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There are a limited number of nonstop flights from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Houston’s Hobby Airport (HOU), most of which are offered by Southwest. Consider that flights with only one stop will give you more options for scheduling and airlines. American Airlines and Delta both offer one-stop flights from LAX to HOU.

There are eight VIP Lounges that are accessible to passengers in Terminals 1-8. They are the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (located in T2), the Delta Sky Club (T2), the American Admirals Club (two locations, T4 and T5), the American Airlines Flagship Lounge (T4), the Maple Leaf Club (T6), the Alaska Airlines Lounge (T6), and the United Polaris Club (T7).

Hobby Airport is a smaller airport that is located about 10 miles south of Houston’s city center. In contrast, George Bush Airport (IAH) is one of Texas’ busiest airports. IAH is located about 23 miles north of Houston’s center. When you’re flying from LAX into Houston, you have more options for nonstop flights when flying into IAH.

Passenger pickup is located outside of baggage claim at the Arrivals level. Your friend should follow the signs to “Arrivals” and then look for “Curb Zone 2 and Zone 3” to find you waiting. Your friend can wait for you in the Cell Phone Lot located on Airport Boulevard, where free parking is available 24/7.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Los Angeles and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $405 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with $504 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$125 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 14% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $456 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $337. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:40 and lands at 03:52
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 23:02.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 48% above the route average of $504. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport takes 3h 12m, covering 3,591 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 37m, compared to 6h 19m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston Hobby Airport is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Return flights from Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport range from $376 to $633, with an average of $504 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Houston Hobby Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.