Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Houston.
Every week, there are 128 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 05:00 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:09 with Spirit Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAH to LAX flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Los Angeles (and then other destinations in United States) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IAH to LAX flights. An exceptional 87.93% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and LAX:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, P2,474 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P4,340. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to LAX.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAH to LAX.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book a hotel near LAX if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.