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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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — HOU
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
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 21, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/119:10 amLGB - HOU
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/148:00 amHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/1312:15 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/168:05 pmIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/56:34 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/123:55 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/138:19 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 amIAH - SNA
3 stops19h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/2011:11 amSNA - IAH
2 stops22h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/59:55 amIAH - SNA
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/31:35 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Sun 12/710:31 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:04 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/51:15 pmLGB - IAH
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Tue 12/97:40 amIAH - LGB
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/18$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/2110:58 amSNA - IAH
1 stop24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/28:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$255
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:58 amSNA - IAH
1 stop26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/146:34 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:55 amIAH - SNA
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/113:18 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/162:41 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$259

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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Southwest)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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January

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 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Houston that are best for you.

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Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 12/11

9:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/14

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$211

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

2:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$217

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/9

12:45 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/11

5:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

$217

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/13

12:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/16

8:05 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$249

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

12:23 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/11

9:33 am-11:21 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$249

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 12/5

1:15 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/9

7:40 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$254

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

3:18 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/16

2:41 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$259

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

3:18 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/14

3:22 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$259

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

12:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/17

9:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$264

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

12:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

9:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$264

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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 $100). Flying from Orange County to Houston in December 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 21, 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 21, 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
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,160 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,104 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1343 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 $80. Users have also found prices from $86 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 $100). Flying from Orange County to Houston in December 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 21, 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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