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$126+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SNA
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:03 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 6/14:39 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/124:30 pm
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/1312:55 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:57 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 4/234:39 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/279:33 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Fri 10/304:35 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/54:30 pm
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Thu 5/73:50 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Mon 5/46:01 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 5/64:39 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/296:05 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 8/56:45 am
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/166:00 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/1812:25 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/165:25 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/239:10 am
SNA
-
HOU
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/168:15 am
HOU
-
SNA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Fri 6/55:00 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$334

Find flight deals from Hobby to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$344
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

12:25 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$329
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/1

6:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

3:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/25

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/28

8:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/4

8:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/29

10:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/5

12:15 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$334

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/17

8:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/21

5:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$344

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

2:45 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/14

5:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$364

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/26

5:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/4

9:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$364

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/8

10:25 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/11

4:10 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$389
Cheapest one-way

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/8

2:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$165

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Deals found on 4/17

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Santa Ana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Santa Ana in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Santa Ana

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $309). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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.

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

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 April 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,603 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,607 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,622 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
2,986 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Hobby 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 Hobby?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston Hobby to Santa Ana. You should not have trouble finding flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Houston Hobby; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Santa Ana airport from Houston Hobby. 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 Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 10m. Houston Hobby Airport and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1353 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $63 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $79 and $204 round-trip. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby 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 $66. Users have also found prices from $75 and $128 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $309). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Hobby to Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$79Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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