Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Los Angeles is two hours behind Houston and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from HOU to LAX start from 05:05 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 18 weekly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HOU to LAX flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Los Angeles — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HOU to LAX flights. An exceptional 84.42% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HOU and LAX:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
El Paso International Airport
Tucson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Rs24,621 is currently the best price for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs48,433. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from HOU to LAX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.06% of flights that take off from HOU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach William P. Hobby Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HOU? If you're boarding an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HOU to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another standout destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
