Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,376 | 2,202 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,376 | 2,202 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,376 | 2,064 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,376 | 2,064 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,376 | 2,752 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,376 | 2,064 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?
A round trip between Houston and Los Angeles earns you 2,752 base miles - that's 11% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The IAH to LAX route connects Houston, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,376 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 287° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) 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.