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$63+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — HOU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(Southwest)

One-way from

$63
(Cheapflightsfares)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$190
From Orange County to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:05 pmLGB - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Sat 10/251:40 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:05 pmLGB - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Mon 10/138:15 amHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:40 amLGB - HOU
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/148:00 amHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:55 amLGB - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Thu 10/236:45 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:00 amLGB - HOU
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Sun 11/911:15 amHOU - LGB
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop21h 05mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/94:30 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/146:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/184:30 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:00 amSNA - HOU
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Sat 11/1510:40 amHOU - SNA
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/14$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:15 amSNA - IAH
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Sat 10/2511:35 amIAH - SNA
2 stops10h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/15$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/96:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops20h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/134:30 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$248
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops20h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/229:38 amIAH - SNA
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:41 amSNA - IAH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3010:02 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$250

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Houston that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 10/23

2:05 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/25

1:40 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$211

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 12/11

2:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/14

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$224

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 10/9

2:05 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/13

4:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$227

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 11/14

6:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$231

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 10/17

10:55 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/23

5:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 20m

$244

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 10/20

6:45 pm-1:50 am

1 stop5h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/25

1:40 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$244

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

10:40 am-10:28 pm

2 stops13h 48m

$247

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

7:15 am-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/25

11:35 am-8:16 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$247

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

3:00 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/13

8:08 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$249

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 10/7

8:10 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/9

7:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$252

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orange County to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 KFI to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Houston as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Orange County to Houston have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Houston?

    Departing from Orange County to Houston will take you 3h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1371 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $106 and $119 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Orange County to Houston?

    When deciding which route to take from Orange County to Houston consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Houston Hobby, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Long Beach Municipal - Houston Hobby as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Houston 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 Orange County to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orange County to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 5 airlines flying from Orange County to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to Houston. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$79Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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