Houston to Los Angeles Flight Time & Schedules

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How Long Does It Take to Fly from Houston to Los Angeles?

A nonstop journey from Houston to Los Angeles generally takes between 3 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours 55 minutes. The exact duration depends on the departure airport, airline, weather conditions and air traffic.

Houston has two major commercial airports, and both offer nonstop flights to Los Angeles International Airport.

What Is the Usual Flight Time from Houston to Los Angeles?

The typical scheduled flight time is around 3 hours 40 minutes.Scheduled flight durations cover taxiing at both airports, meaning the actual time spent in the air may be shorter.

The distance between Houston and Los Angeles is roughly 1,380 to 1,390 miles, or approximately 2,220 to 2,240 kilometres, depending on the Houston airport used.

A nonstop flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport generally takes between 3 hours 35 minutes and 3 hours 55 minutes.

The IAH–LAX route provides the widest selection of nonstop airlines and departure times. It is often convenient for travellers coming from northern Houston and the surrounding suburbs.

A nonstop flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport normally takes around 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes.

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop service on the HOU–LAX route. Hobby Airport may be more convenient for passengers travelling from central or southern Houston.

Houston to Los Angeles Flight Duration by Departure Airport

Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Route	Approximate Flight Time
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	Los Angeles International Airport	IAH–LAX	Approximately 3 hrs 35 mins–3 hrs 55 mins nonstop
William P. Hobby Airport	Los Angeles International Airport	HOU–LAX	Approximately 3 hrs 30 mins–3 hrs 35 mins nonstop
Either Houston airport	Los Angeles International Airport	IAH/HOU–LAX	Approximately 5 hrs 15 mins–8+ hrs with one stop

Which Airlines Provide Nonstop Service from Houston to Los Angeles?

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

What Is the Time Difference Between Houston and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles follows Pacific Time and is two hours behind Houston, which follows Central Time.

For example, when it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles. This time difference can make the local arrival time appear relatively close to the departure time, even though the flight lasts more than three hours.

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