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$80+ Cheap flights from Houston to Orange County

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SNA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Orange County

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Orange County flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Booking.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$217
From Houston to Orange County
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Orange County. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/246:30 amIAH - SNA
1 stop9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/17:40 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 12/106:40 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/1612:50 pmLGB - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1612:45 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:40 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Sat 9/1312:10 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/11$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Sat 9/1312:10 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/11$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:33 amIAH - LGB
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Tue 8/127:01 amLGB - IAH
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$239
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/271:07 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/305:22 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/135:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/154:29 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/85:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/92:47 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/297:05 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Sun 8/313:15 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/111:07 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
Sun 7/133:32 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop22h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/279:30 amIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/313:15 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$329

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Orange County 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Orange County that are best for you.

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Houston

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Orange County

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/24

6:30 am-2:09 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

7:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$211

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

12:45 pm-12:06 am

1 stop9h 21m

$236

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/27

7:40 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

12:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$237

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

12:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$237

HoustonLong Beach

IAH - LGB

IAHLGB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/30

7:33 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 8/12

7:01 am-6:03 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$239

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/27

1:07 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/30

5:22 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop27h 56m

$243

HoustonLong Beach

HOU - LGB

HOULGB

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/31

6:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 8/4

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$248

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/26

5:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/29

4:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$259

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/8

5:00 am-8:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/11

12:27 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$259

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/29

7:05 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/14

7:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Orange County

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Orange County

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Orange County?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 HOU to KFI?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Orange County. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to Orange County as you normally would.

Rainfall in Orange County by month

Plan your trip to Orange County by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orange County ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Orange County when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Orange County by month

Plan your trip to Orange County by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orange County, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orange County. 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 Orange County. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to Orange County, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Orange County. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Orange County one-way?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $109 and $114, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Orange County?

    The most popular route from Houston to Orange County is Houston Hobby - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You may also consider Houston George Bush Intcntl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Houston Hobby - Long Beach Municipal.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Orange County that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Orange County?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Orange County?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Orange County 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 Houston to Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 Houston to Orange County

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Orange County. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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