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$55+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SNA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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The best prices from Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in October or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

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October

Average price

$345
From Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/56:35 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/73:00 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/65:35 amIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Wed 2/1212:30 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1312:07 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/172:46 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/236:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/110:29 amSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/510:50 amHOU - SNA
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Tue 2/111:13 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/20$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/196:10 amIAH - SNA
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Tue 3/258:00 amSNA - IAH
2 stops13h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 9/246:10 amIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/294:45 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/128:10 pmIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/226:45 amSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$309
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2710:36 amHOU - SNA
1 stop28h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/3010:47 amSNA - HOU
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:35 amIAH - SNA
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/2912:00 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 4/105:25 pmHOU - SNA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 4/156:45 amSNA - HOU
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$430

Find flights from Houston to Santa Ana within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/5

6:35 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/7

3:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$215

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/20

12:07 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/21

12:20 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$227

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/13

12:07 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/17

2:46 pm-4:38 am

2 stops11h 52m

$242

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/23

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/1

10:29 am-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$249

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

12:15 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/17

3:00 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$309

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/27

12:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$324

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

2:40 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/16

9:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop9h 12m

$333

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/17

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/24

10:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops5h 40m

$444

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

5:06 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/1

11:30 am-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$449

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/3

7:35 am-10:27 pm

2 stops16h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/28

6:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$529

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Santa Ana

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

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 January 17, 2025.

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 34 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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

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 flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Houston to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 4 airlines. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Santa Ana’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $215, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $227 and $249, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 $55. Spirit Airlines flights start at $58 while deals on Southwest start at $172 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Houston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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