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$125+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Santa Ana (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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SNA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 3/278:00 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Mon 3/305:10 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:01 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:45 am
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/305:30 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/25:10 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/16:10 am
HOU
-
SNA
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/25:10 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:01 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 4/114:39 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/35:10 pm
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Fri 4/103:50 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:10 pm
HOU
-
SNA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/98:55 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:10 pm
HOU
-
SNA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/149:00 am
SNA
-
HOU
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/65:30 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Mon 4/138:55 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 4/35:10 pm
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/61:15 pm
SNA
-
HOU
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/305:30 am
HOU
-
SNA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Fri 4/35:10 pm
SNA
-
HOU
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$309

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Southwest)

One-way from

$125
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$411
Provider with most accurate pricing for Houston Hobby-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
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From Houston Hobby to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/2

8:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

8:50 pm-4:45 am

1 stop5h 55m

$284

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/8

6:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/11

9:55 am-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$323
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

6:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

8:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$323

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

8:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$344

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/19

8:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$368

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/23

8:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/26

8:05 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 45m

$368

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/11

8:25 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

8:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$373

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/7

11:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

8:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$378

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

8:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/22

2:10 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$388

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/16

5:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

3:50 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 55m

$580

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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 March.
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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Santa Ana 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 March 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Santa Ana?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana (average of $77). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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.

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 10, 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
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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?

    Southwest can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana in just under 8h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana is about 1353 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($63), Frontier ($78), and Southwest ($192) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana (average of $77). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana in February is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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