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$86+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — HOU
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 4/82:53 pm
SNA
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IAH
1 stop12h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/129:47 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/912:19 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Fri 4/176:45 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/169:00 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/239:36 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop12h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/82:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:57 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop6h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops15h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/148:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/810:48 am
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1410:30 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops15h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/148:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 5/16:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/49:42 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/118:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop12h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/148:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/249:35 am
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/23:14 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/1411:00 am
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/228:50 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$289

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (HO1). 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 March 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$249
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$444
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Houston
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Houston that are best for you.

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Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-5:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

2:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$319

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

3:29 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$319

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

5:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/19

5:25 am-8:50 am

1 stop5h 25m

$329

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/23

4:00 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/29

5:15 am-9:07 am

1 stop5h 52m

$329

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

5:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

$329

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/21

3:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/24

6:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$329

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

9:55 am-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

8:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$329

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-10:16 pm

2 stops13h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/6

11:34 am-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$339

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/20

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$349

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

7:45 pm-4:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/13

6:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Houston. 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?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston (average of $57). Flying from Santa Ana to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 March 20, 2026.

When flying from Santa Ana to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Houston?

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Houston flights

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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

Expert on SNA

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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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 March 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Ana to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,451 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.1
Good
11,482 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,537 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
5.7
Fair
3,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Santa Ana to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Santa Ana to Houston, 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 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 5 airlines have flights to Houston from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Houston?

    For as low as $319, Southwest can have you in Houston from Santa Ana in 3h 14m. The distance from Santa Ana to Houston is about 1343 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $59. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $59 and $217, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 84% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $56 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $61 and American Airlines from $79 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Houston?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Houston (average of $57). Flying from Santa Ana to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 Santa Ana to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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