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$54+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — HOU
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/42:35 pmLGB - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/86:40 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/52:35 pmLGB - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/86:40 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/97:00 amLGB - IAH
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 12/167:40 amIAH - LGB
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/11$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/48:15 amSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:05 pmIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/275:46 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/297:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 11/152:20 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Tue 11/187:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:46 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/35:00 amIAH - SNA
2 stops9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/251:27 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/287:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 11/242:05 pmLGB - HOU
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/36:40 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$254
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:58 amSNA - IAH
2 stops20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/297:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/510:41 amIAH - SNA
2 stops13h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/263:48 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$257

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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$54
(CheapOair)

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Average price

$264
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Houston that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 1/22

12:45 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

5:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$177

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 12/4

2:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/8

6:40 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$206

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/16

9:55 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

5:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$214

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/16

7:40 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$217

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops14h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/17

7:40 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$222

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops14h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/6

6:15 am-4:07 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$227

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

12:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/8

8:05 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$249

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/27

5:46 pm-10:53 am

2 stops15h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/29

7:13 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$250

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 12/12

4:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/14

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$254

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

2:47 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$255

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $97). Flying from Orange County to Houston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Orange County to Houston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 13, 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

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,110 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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. 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $71. Users have also found prices from $89 and $109 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $97). Flying from Orange County to Houston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$82Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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