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$44+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

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SNA — IAH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Houston George Bush Intcntl are usually found in September or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$44
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

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Thu 10/166:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/209:32 amIAH - SNA
1 stop11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/176:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:56 amSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Fri 8/226:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/26$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/193:15 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:59 pmIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$249

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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George Bush Intcntl

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Return

Price

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-4:30 am

2 stops19h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/20

9:32 am-7:09 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$222

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/15

6:45 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$226

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

11:56 am-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

$228

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

3:15 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/22

7:59 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$249

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

8:30 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$44

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/30

12:58 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$103

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Deals found on 7/26

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport trip
Airports
SNA

For a smooth departure, check multiple security checkpoints at SNA for the shortest line, as all gates are connected post-security.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
IAH

For a quick city transfer, Uber or Lyft from IAH takes about 25 minutes to downtown Houston, while public transport can take up to 90 minutes.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to IAH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to IAH are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    For a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city. J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the only Santa Ana airport and it handles 6 outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $222, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are United Airlines (81%), Emirates (75%) and Lufthansa (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport? While on average our users pay $1,018, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Houston George Bush Intcntl), is priced around $152.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Santa Ana to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$97Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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