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$49+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Houston

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SNA — HOU
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:45 am
SNA
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IAH
2 stops15h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/197:58 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/196:45 am
SNA
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IAH
2 stops15h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/229:47 pm
IAH
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SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/204:37 pm
SNA
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IAH
1 stop11h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/16:39 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop5h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/124:37 pm
SNA
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IAH
1 stop11h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/157:58 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/194:37 pm
SNA
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IAH
1 stop11h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/237:58 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1311:31 am
SNA
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IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Sat 2/144:59 pm
IAH
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SNA
1 stop19h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/136:45 am
SNA
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IAH
2 stops15h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/189:47 pm
IAH
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SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$257
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/247:45 am
SNA
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IAH
2 stops15h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/266:45 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$258
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:31 am
SNA
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IAH
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/187:58 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:31 am
SNA
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IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:31 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop26h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:48 am
SNA
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IAH
2 stops11h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/49:47 pm
IAH
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SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:31 am
SNA
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IAH
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/197:58 am
IAH
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SNA
1 stop6h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$262

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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$251
(Expedia)

One-way from

$49
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$333
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Houston
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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

Wed 3/25

5:05 pm-4:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/27

5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$275

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

3:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

7:50 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$279

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/1

8:04 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$285

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

4:37 pm-5:54 am

1 stop11h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/10

11:38 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

1:15 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

12:42 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

3:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

5:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 20m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

12:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/19

5:25 am-8:50 am

1 stop5h 25m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/16

2:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/20

5:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

12:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 20m

$299

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

1:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$299

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California 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 January 30, 2026.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston (average of $55). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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 February 3, 2026.

When flying from Santa Ana, California 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.

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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.

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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

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  • 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 1 outbound flight 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, California to Houston?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston can take about 3h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. Airlines will cover a distance of 1343 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($59), Frontier ($59), and Southwest ($217) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Houston. Spirit Airlines is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston are Spirit Airlines ($56), Frontier ($61), and American Airlines ($79).

  • 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, California to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston (average of $55). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$59Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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