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

SNA — HOU
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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Tue 12/1
1 adult, Economy
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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, California to Houston?

Booking 72 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston (average of $399). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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?

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

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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

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 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
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
7.3
Good
10,437 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
7.0
Good
12,193 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

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
5.5
Fair
2,519 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,223 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

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

  • 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. 4 airlines have flights to Houston from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($99), American Airlines ($198), and United Airlines ($251) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Houston. Frontier is 77% 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 Frontier ($61), American Airlines ($95), and Southwest ($134).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Houston (average of $399). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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