Los Angeles from Houston, 16 – 18 Oct: £843 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 3h 35m
- Dunes Inn - Wilshire, rated 8.2 by 1,632 guests
- Free cancellation at Dunes Inn - Wilshire
The catch: £5 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, a nonstop Frontier round trip from Houston to Los Angeles cost $357 per person, or $714 for two, for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The forecast shows clear skies with highs of 89–93°F. The best-value hotel, Dunes Inn - Wilshire, is $404 for the stay, or $202 a night.
The total, before you go
£843 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £538 |
| Dunes Inn - Wilshire, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £305 |
| The total, before you go | £843 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£269 per person, return
£538 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 35m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:59 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:34 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £269 | nonstop | 3h 35m |
| Frontier | £304 | 1 stop | 9h 28m |
| Frontier | £292 | 1 stop | 5h 19m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 13:54 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $357 per person round trip, nonstop, or $714 for two. That's $6 above $351, the median of 11 earlier checks on this route. So it isn't a markdown, just a fair price for a nonstop on a fall weekend. The bigger draw is the forecast: clear skies all weekend, highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and no rain expected. Add Dunes Inn - Wilshire at $404 for two nights and a $520 spending budget, and the whole getaway comes to $1,638 for two. The flight leaves IAH at 10:59 PM on Friday, Oct 16, so you can put in a full workday first and wake up in LA on Saturday. It's a good fit for beach time, a museum, tacos and one big outing. Prices are all-in as found and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm city-and-beach long weekend with room for one big day out. It suits a couple or two friends who want to mix the waterfront, a museum and a taco crawl without overplanning. The pace is quick. You land just after midnight, so Saturday is your full day, and how much of Sunday you get depends on the return flight you pick.
Weather in Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 93 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 91 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 89 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
All three prices cover 2 nights, room only, and all three have free cancellation. Dunes Inn - Wilshire is the best value at $404 for the stay ($202 a night) for a Queen Room, rated 8.2 from 1,632 reviews. The Westin Los Angeles Airport is the top rated at 8.5 from 2,050 reviews. It's $441 for the stay ($221 a night) with 2 queen beds, which is handy after a 12:34 AM landing. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is listed as the budget pick at $416 ($208 a night) for a king room, rated 7.7 from 3,944 reviews. Heads-up: here the budget pick costs more than the best-value pick. If you'd rather pick by neighborhood, Santa Monica works for the beach and pier without a car, and Downtown LA puts you near the Arts District and Grand Central Market.
Dunes Inn - Wilshire
£305 for 2 nights, two guests · £152 a night
See roomsThe Westin Los Angeles Airport
£332 for 2 nights, two guests · £167 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
£314 for 2 nights, two guests · £157 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach on a clear Saturday morning.
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign.
- Visit the Getty Center for art, gardens and city views.
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then try the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim if you want the theme-park version.
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Houston | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 35m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,371 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £538 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Dunes Inn - Wilshire) | £305 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,235 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Houston to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £269 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £117 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £265 |
| Price checks | 11 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston, so your 10:59 PM departure lands at 12:34 AM local time.
- The nonstop is 3h 35m and covers 1,371 miles from IAH to LAX.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- Fares are all-in as found at the time we checked. Prices and availability can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $357 per person round trip, or $714 for two, nonstop on Frontier from IAH to LAX. That was the all-in price when we checked, and it can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Houston, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows clear skies all weekend, highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and no rain expected. Pack for heat.
Is 2 nights enough?
It works for a quick getaway. You land at 12:34 AM on Saturday, Oct 17, which leaves Saturday for one big outing, like the Getty Center or the bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
About $1,638 in total: $714 for flights, $404 for 2 nights at Dunes Inn - Wilshire and a $520 spending budget, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
All three hotels we found offer free cancellation, and all are room only.
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