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$65+ Cheap flights from Houston to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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HOU — SNA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or May, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from

$210
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

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Average price

$352
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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 November 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 11/168:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/177:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/196:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:10 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/256:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop10h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/219:33 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2410:58 amSNA - IAH
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/177:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:14 pmIAH - SNA
3 stops30h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/911:39 amSNA - IAH
1 stop15h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/112:09 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop25h 21mFrontier
Sat 11/152:20 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/217:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop13h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:27 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/168:06 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop24h 42mFrontier
Tue 11/183:01 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/249:27 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/281:27 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/267:13 amIAH - SNA
1 stop11h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/31:27 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/102:32 pmHOU - SNA
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Mon 12/1512:45 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/4$269

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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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

7:13 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

6:45 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$228

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

8:05 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

3:18 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

2:32 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

12:45 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$269

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

5:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/2

9:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$269

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

11:36 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

5:20 pm-8:51 am

2 stops13h 31m

$274

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/26

2:32 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

7:00 pm-9:34 am

2 stops12h 34m

$274

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

2:35 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

11:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$279

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

7:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

6:45 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$289

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/19

7:40 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/21

8:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$294

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/11

7:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

7:00 pm-8:51 am

2 stops11h 51m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana

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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, California?

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 October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Santa Ana, California 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, California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana, California (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 November 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Santa Ana, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

The best insider tips for Houston to Santa Ana flights

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

Check the IAH website for current security wait times to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
SNA

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

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
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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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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 November 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,117 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, California?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Houston to Santa Ana, California in about 3h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 14m. Houston and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1343 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $82, Frontier will fly you from Houston to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $96 and $192, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to Santa Ana, California for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $65. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Santa Ana, California for a low price.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana, California (average of $54). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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