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$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Ana (SNA)

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HOU — SNA
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Houston to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/98:00 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/132:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop12h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$249
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/69:47 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/96:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/109:47 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/132:53 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop12h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/69:42 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/96:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/69:47 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/106:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
2 stops15h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2810:15 pm
IAH
-
SNA
2 stops18h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/56:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/79:22 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop12h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/107:48 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop7h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/199:36 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop12h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/273:23 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop11h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 5/109:42 am
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop14h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/136:45 am
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop8h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1712:35 pm
IAH
-
SNA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/245:33 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/1812:37 pm
IAH
-
SNA
1 stop24h 07m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:56 pm
SNA
-
IAH
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/146:30 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:45 am
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$289

Find flight deals from Houston to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 March 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$249
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$74
(Expedia)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$425
From Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/1

7:50 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

8:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$295

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/4

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/10

8:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/9

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

8:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/6

5:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/8

11:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$339

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/16

5:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

1:35 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$359

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/2

5:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

8:50 pm-4:45 am

1 stop5h 55m

$359

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/2

9:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/5

8:00 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$369

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/3

8:04 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/5

8:00 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$369

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/16

7:50 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

4:24 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 32m

$379
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

7:50 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/16

3:35 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$386

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Santa Ana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 March 20, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Houston to Santa Ana flights

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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 March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston to Santa Ana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,482 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,537 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Most people fly into Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) if they book a flight to Santa Ana from Houston. On average, J. Wayne/Orange Cnty has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 5 airlines. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Santa Ana’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Santa Ana?

    For as low as $295, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana from Houston in 3h 41m. There are 1343 mi between Houston and Santa Ana. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $63, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $78 and $192, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Santa Ana one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $52. Spirit Airlines flights start at $53 while deals on American Airlines start at $128 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 to Santa Ana?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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