Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,390-mile flight takes about 3h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,390 mi · 2,237 km
- Flight time
- 3h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying LAX to HOU
| 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 | 172,469 | 3h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to HOU flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:50am and the last at 6:40pm. 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 2349Southwest Airlines | 12:50am | 6:00am | 27 | 78% |
| WN 4906Southwest Airlines | 5:00am | 10:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2785Southwest Airlines | 5:10am | 10:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2348Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 1:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2347Southwest Airlines | 12:15pm | 5:30pm | 24 | 58% |
| WN 2627Southwest Airlines | 5:05pm | 10:20pm | 12 | 17% |
| WN 359Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 11:50pm | 4 | n/a |
Is LAX to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,194 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 2pm the least (29%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,194 | 69% | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 27 | 78% | |
| 5am to 6am | 239 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 103 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 47 | 67% | |
| 10am to 11am | 29 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 28 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 121 | 65% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 74 | 61% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 106 | 29% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 31 | 52% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 55 | 24% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 39 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 25 | 68% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 213 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 100 | 14,817 | |
| September 2025 | 99 | 12,915 | |
| October 2025 | 110 | 16,279 | |
| November 2025 | 104 | 14,435 | |
| December 2025 | 108 | 15,165 | |
| January 2026 | 92 | 11,706 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 11,230 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 13,639 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 12,672 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 13,827 | |
| June 2026 | 110 | 17,663 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 18,300 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.