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$72+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SNA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:57 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop20h 15m
Frontier
Mon 10/124:50 pm
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$284
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/242:27 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Thu 8/277:00 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/287:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 8/118:00 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/165:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 8/202:29 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/171:14 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Thu 9/2411:07 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop11h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/148:02 pm
IAH
-
SNA
2 stops18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/177:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/288:08 pm
IAH
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:59 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:10 am
IAH
-
SNA
2 stops14h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/197:30 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 8/38:43 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop20h 45m
Frontier
Mon 8/177:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop21h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$295
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:14 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop18h 14m
Frontier
Tue 8/114:13 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop18h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$298
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:14 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop15h 51m
Frontier
Sun 8/97:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/141:22 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:05 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$300

Find 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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana 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 July 26, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/13

5:44 pm-9:49 am

1 stop18h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/16

5:53 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$319

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/11

7:20 am-6:22 pm

2 stops13h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

7:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$323

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/2

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/5

2:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$344

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/11

11:28 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/14

12:23 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$362

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/24

2:48 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/17

3:10 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$379

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

12:24 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/14

3:10 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$399

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

2:48 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

8:13 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$400

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/28

2:28 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/1

7:05 pm-9:15 am

2 stops12h 10m

$409
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

9:30 am-11:02 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

3:10 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$409

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

9:00 am-8:09 pm

2 stops13h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/14

8:59 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$414

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, California?

Booking 73 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, California. 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, California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $329). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $467). 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 July 26, 2026.

When flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $318 and $525 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $284 on Frontier (Oct 8-Oct 12).

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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 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 July 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,American Airlines, andFrontier 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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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 3 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, California?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California in about 6h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 52m. Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1343 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Frontier, at $141, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $99 and $165 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider United Airlines (82%), Lufthansa (78%) or Emirates (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California is $188. On average you can expect to pay $423. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $196.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $329). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $467). 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 3 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl to Santa Ana. 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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