$81 Cheap American Airlines flights Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Scoring cheap one-way American Airlines flights from HOU to LAX from $81 on Expedia is a cinch — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable round-trip fares from $170 for your next exciting vacation.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the least expensive months to fly to Los Angeles with American Airlines. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and round-trip fares in February.

Begin your search one to three months before your departure to find cheap fares on American Airlines flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Time it well, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Use the “Nonstop” filter when browsing for direct American Airlines flights from HOU to LAX. It’s also a great way to compare other carriers servicing the same nonstop route.

Search American Airlines’s earliest flights from HOU to LAX by using the “Morning” and “Early Morning” filters. Not only will you get to where you’re going sooner, early departures also have a 20% less chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the primary Los Angeles hub for American Airlines flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

You can usually modify or cancel your flight, although there may be a charge if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Want to keep your options open? Apply the “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter to find flights that won’t charge you extra if you need to adjust your plans. To modify your booking, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more information.