Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,387

miles

2,232

kilometers

1,205

nautical miles

🕐 3h 9m

Flight Time

🧭 W (288°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,387	+832	2,219 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,387	+832	2,219 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,387	+694	2,081 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,387	+694	2,081 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,387	+1,387	2,774 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,387	+694	2,081 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Los Angeles, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to LAX route connects Houston, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,387 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 288° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 1,387 miles (2,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to LAX typically take around 3h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,387 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.