Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,390-mile flight takes about 3h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,390 mi · 2,237 km
- Flight time
- 3h 28m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying HOU to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 171,005 | 3h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to LAX flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 9:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 360Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 6:50am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1941Southwest Airlines | 5:35am | 7:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1942Southwest Airlines | 9:35am | 11:05am | 10 | n/a |
| WN 1943Southwest Airlines | 9:55am | 11:30am | 24 | 92% |
| WN 2289Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 3817Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 977Southwest Airlines | 9:00pm | 10:30pm | 12 | 67% |
Is HOU to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,188 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (97%), those around 7pm the least (47%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,188 | 74% | 14 min | 0.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 86 | 97% | |
| 6am to 7am | 36 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 88 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 117 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 59 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 27 | 67% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 52 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 114 | 54% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 67 | 88% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 39 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 39 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 78 | 47% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 78 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 130 | 66% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 141 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 101 | 14,245 | |
| September 2025 | 99 | 13,370 | |
| October 2025 | 109 | 15,000 | |
| November 2025 | 107 | 13,559 | |
| December 2025 | 107 | 15,441 | |
| January 2026 | 94 | 12,267 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 10,913 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 13,399 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 12,818 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 14,925 | |
| June 2026 | 109 | 16,974 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 18,094 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.