Los Angeles from Houston, 14 – 21 Nov: £639 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 3h 48m
- £123 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at The Olympic Suites LA
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.7; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights from Houston to Los Angeles cost $155 per person ($310 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, nonstop on Frontier when we checked. Normal highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F. Our best-value pick, The Olympic Suites LA in Koreatown, is $538 for the stay, or $77 a night.
The total, before you go
£639 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £234 |
| The Olympic Suites LA, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £406 |
| The total, before you go | £639 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£123 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
£117 per person, return
£234 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 48m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:50 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:38 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £117 | nonstop | 3h 48m |
| Frontier | £127 | 1 stop | 14h 47m |
| Frontier | £147 | 1 stop | 9h 21m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 04:13 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$155 per person round trip, nonstop, is $163 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 51% gap across 12 offers we checked. For two, the flights come to $310, and the best-value room adds $538 for 7 nights. Our rough budget for two is $2,668 all in, and that includes $130 per person a day for spending. In mid-November, normal highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F, so beach afternoons and hikes both work. With a full week you can fit in Disneyland, a studio tour and a few slow days by the ocean without rushing. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a week-long city and beach vacation with room to breathe. Spend mornings at museums or a theme park, afternoons on the coast and evenings at taco stands and food markets. It suits couples and groups of friends who like variety and don't mind moving between neighborhoods. The pace is easygoing: seven nights is enough for a few big days, with lazy ones in between.
Weather in Los Angeles, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 67–76°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 76 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 71 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 69 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 70 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 67 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
The Olympic Suites LA in Koreatown is our best value. It costs $538 for 7 nights ($77 a night) for an Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and scores 7.7 from 151 reviews. Los Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking in Hollywood is the top rated, at 9 from 1,443 reviews. It's $1,671 for the stay ($239 a night) for a Studio City Suite. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown in South Los Angeles is the budget pick. It's $441 ($63 a night) for a Double Room with Private Bathroom and scores 7.3 from 222 reviews. All three are room only with free cancellation. Hollywood puts you near the Walk of Fame and studio tours. Santa Monica works for a day or two of beach and pier without a car.
The Olympic Suites LA
£406 for 7 nights, two guests · £58 a night
See roomsLos Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking
£1,260 for 7 nights, two guests · £180 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£332 for 7 nights, two guests · £47 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
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim, the base for the Disneyland Resort.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view.
- Visit the Getty Center for art and city views.
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach.
- Eat at Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
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 48m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,371 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 7 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £234 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (The Olympic Suites LA) | £406 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,011 |
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 | £117 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £117 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston.
- The outbound flight leaves IAH at 9:50 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at LAX at 11:38 PM, so expect a late first night.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
- The nonstop flight takes 3h 48m and covers 1,371 miles.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $155 per person round trip, or $310 for two, nonstop on Frontier from IAH to LAX. That's taxes and fees included. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
In mid-November, normal highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F. The first few days lean clear and the rest lean overcast. Pack layers for the evenings.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a relaxed pace. A week covers Disneyland, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, the Getty Center and a bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach, and still leaves a few slow days.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $2,668 for two. That's $310 for flights, $538 at The Olympic Suites LA and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
What time do I land?
The flight leaves IAH at 9:50 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at LAX at 11:38 PM local time, after 3h 48m in the air.
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