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$43+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA)

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IAH — SNA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in July or January, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$212
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$43
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/177:30 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Wed 9/2412:58 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:01 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$214
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:29 amIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/242:15 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops12h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$215
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:44 amIAH - SNA
2 stops17h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/306:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$217
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Fri 11/72:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/95:46 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$219
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Sat 9/277:20 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Sat 10/412:58 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:29 amIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/86:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 12/102:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/145:46 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$222
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:38 amIAH - SNA
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/306:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/47:20 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Sat 10/112:20 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/176:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:01 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$225
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Wed 10/1511:36 amIAH - SNA
2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:52 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$226

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/24

9:29 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

2:15 pm-4:30 am

2 stops12h 15m

$215

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

10:59 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

1:06 pm-5:20 am

2 stops14h 14m

$222

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/5

8:10 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/7

5:46 pm-5:18 am

1 stop9h 32m

$226

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

2:06 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/9

5:46 pm-5:18 am

1 stop9h 32m

$236

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/7

9:38 am-7:14 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

6:45 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$247

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

4:30 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/18

6:45 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$248

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/1

12:12 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/8

8:15 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/28

7:40 am-6:19 pm

2 stops12h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/31

7:15 am-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

9:32 am-11:06 am

Nonstop3h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

3:00 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/12

8:08 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

3:00 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$269

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The best insider tips for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH website for current security wait times to plan your arrival and avoid delays.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
SNA

For quick rideshare pickups at SNA, head to designated areas on the parking structure roofs.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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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Best time to book a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana. 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana 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 IAH to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. You should not have trouble finding flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Houston George Bush Intcntl; the airport handles an average of 6 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Santa Ana airport from Houston George Bush Intcntl. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Santa Ana’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana in just under 5h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Santa Ana are separated by a distance of 1343 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Frontier, at $83, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Consider Emirates (85%), Lufthansa (85%) or United Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana is $188. On average you can expect to pay $349. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $121.

  • Can I find deals for flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana 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 4 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$83Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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