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$61+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — HOU
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Houston

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 December 5, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/313:19 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/812:15 pmIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/116:34 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/149:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops49h 26mFrontier
Mon 1/52:22 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$251
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/2910:30 amSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Mon 1/126:45 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/81:35 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Thu 12/116:45 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/91:35 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Mon 12/1511:32 amIAH - SNA
1 stop27h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/126:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops37h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1610:45 amIAH - SNA
1 stop27h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/202:13 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Sat 1/310:28 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1111:15 amSNA - IAH
1 stop21h 22mFrontier
Sun 12/149:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/136:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:45 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/48:19 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/1811:52 amSNA - IAH
1 stop20h 45mFrontier
Sun 12/2110:32 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$263

Find 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 December 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$187
(Southwest)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

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Average price

$269
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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 December 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 1/28

2:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

8:55 am-10:45 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$187

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 1/12

8:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

5:50 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$237

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/9

12:45 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$244

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$248

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

Tue 1/13

12:15 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$249

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

3:25 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$249

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

7:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/25

9:33 am-11:21 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$255

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

8:00 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

2:22 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$255

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/13

1:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$256

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

12:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$258

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $101). 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 December 5, 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 December 5, 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
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,156 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 12m. 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 $56. Users have also found prices from $70 and $79 on Frontier and American Airlines, 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 George Bush Intcntl 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $101). 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$82Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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