What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $89 and $89 on United Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is $107. On average you can expect to pay $355. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $116.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

Consider Frontier, United Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine.

Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Irvine?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Irvine?

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to IR9?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,699 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,460 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,228 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,512 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $89 and $89 on United Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?
The cheapest flight price from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is $107. On average you can expect to pay $355. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $116.
Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Irvine that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Irvine?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Irvine.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Irvine?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to Irvine by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to Irvine

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$89	Average$260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$123	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$170	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$198	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
JetBlue	Cheapest$219	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to IR9?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine one-way?

What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Irvine?

Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Irvine?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Irvine?

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