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$43+ Cheap flights from Houston to Orange County

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HOU — SNA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(Southwest)

One-way from

$43
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$188
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 August 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 10/26:45 pmHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/78:10 amLGB - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/209:14 amIAH - SNA
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops20h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/167:10 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/209:15 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop17h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/67:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Tue 8/1211:56 amSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/156:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/186:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:22 amIAH - LGB
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Thu 9/257:01 amLGB - IAH
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 8/1$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/139:30 amIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/712:08 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/2710:44 amHOU - SNA
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Fri 10/109:30 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/29$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/194:20 pmHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2311:26 amSNA - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/195:35 amHOU - SNA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Sat 8/239:25 amSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/306:00 amHOU - LGB
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Sat 10/45:04 pmLGB - HOU
2 stops14h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/30$328

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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 August 1, 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

HoustonLong Beach

HOU - LGB

HOULGB

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/2

6:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 10/7

11:55 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$191

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/20

9:14 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-5:00 am

2 stops20h 15m

$195

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

7:10 pm-9:56 am

1 stop16h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

9:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$211

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/24

7:30 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/1

12:58 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$219

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

9:14 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/31

11:58 am-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$230

HoustonLong Beach

IAH - LGB

IAHLGB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/30

11:22 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$237

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/13

9:30 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/7

12:08 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

10:44 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

9:30 pm-9:18 am

1 stop9h 48m

$269

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/19

4:20 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

11:26 am-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$289

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/19

5:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

9:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Orange County

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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 $376). 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 August 1, 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.

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 August 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Orange County, such as 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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

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

    $43 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 $96 and $109, 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 $376). 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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