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Houston to Los Angeles (IAH-LAX): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop between Houston (IAH) and Los Angeles (LAX), roughly 98 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every IAH to LAX departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
1,378 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every IAH to LAX departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Houston to Los Angeles to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IAH to LAX departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Houston to Los Angeles nonstop

Carriers operating IAH to LAX nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines, Inc.
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about IAH to LAX

How far is Los Angeles from Houston?
IAH to LAX covers about 1,378 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to LAX?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all five of them.
How many flights a week are there from IAH to LAX?
About 98 nonstop flights a week run between Houston and Los Angeles in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IAH to LAX?
Open the IAH to LAX calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Houston to Los Angeles route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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