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$52+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Houston

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SNA — HOU
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Houston

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Round-trip from

$180
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$238
From Orange County to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1710:52 amSNA - IAH
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2010:21 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:45 amSNA - IAH
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/55:15 amIAH - SNA
2 stops18h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/21:20 pmLGB - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Fri 4/48:10 amHOU - LGB
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:25 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Mon 3/247:45 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/25$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:30 pmLGB - IAH
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Wed 3/267:45 amIAH - LGB
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/25$237
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Tue 3/412:30 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Wed 3/57:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/26$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/912:30 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Wed 3/1210:36 amHOU - SNA
1 stop26h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/26$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 3/292:55 pmSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/412:48 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/26$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 3/274:51 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/316:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/26$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/194:51 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/222:11 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/243:20 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Thu 3/276:35 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/26$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/126:45 amSNA - HOU
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Tue 3/2510:41 amHOU - SNA
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/26$338

Find flights from Orange County to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to Houston 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 February 26, 2025.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/17

10:52 am-9:55 am

2 stops21h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/20

10:21 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$180

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/1

6:45 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/5

5:15 am-9:28 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$182

Long BeachHouston

LGB - HOU

LGBHOU

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/2

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/4

8:10 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$195

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/18

1:25 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/24

7:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$237

Long BeachHouston

LGB - IAH

LGBIAH

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 3/18

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

7:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$237

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/4

12:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/5

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

$242

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/9

12:30 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 06m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/12

10:36 am-11:30 am

1 stop26h 54m

$244

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/29

2:55 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/4

12:48 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$259

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - HOU

SNAHOU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/27

4:51 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop6h 18m

$269

Santa AnaHouston

SNA - IAH

SNAIAH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

4:51 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/22

2:11 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$269

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Orange County to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orange County to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 KFI to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Houston as you normally would.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Orange County to Houston. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,151 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,732 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,369 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $98 and $119 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Orange County to Houston?

    When deciding which route to take from Orange County to Houston consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Houston Hobby, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Long Beach Municipal - Houston George Bush Intcntl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Houston 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 Orange County to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orange County to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 6 airlines flying from Orange County to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to Houston. 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 February 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$428Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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