Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Houston and Los Angeles
El Paso, TX is the shortest trip for both of you: 1h31m from Houston and 1h32m from Los Angeles, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Houston and Los Angeles are about 1,380 miles apart. El Paso is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From IAH | From LAX |
|---|---|---|
| ELP El Paso | 1h31m40/wk | 1h32m38/wk |
| ABQ Albuquerque | 1h41m27/wk | 1h32m51/wk |
| DEN Denver | 1h54m96/wk | 1h48m154/wk |
| ASE Aspen | 2h4m7/wk | 1h40m21/wk |
| TUS Tucson | 2h10m16/wk | 1h4m48/wk |
| SJD Los Cabos | 2h21m14/wk | 2h1m33/wk |
| PHX Phoenix | 2h22m65/wk | 1h152/wk |
| OKC Oklahoma City | 1h7m54/wk | 2h24m14/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 35m56/wk | 2h25m34/wk |
| TUL Tulsa | 1h8m33/wk | 2h32m7/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Houston to Los Angeles is nonstop, 3h3m, 95 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.