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$80+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SNA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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 October or August, 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
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One-way from

$80
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$479
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 March 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/197:47 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops20h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/233:11 pmSNA - IAH
2 stops17h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$207
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:28 pmIAH - SNA
2 stops17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:10 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/258:02 pmIAH - SNA
1 stop23h 18mFrontier
Fri 5/212:19 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/259:30 amIAH - SNA
Nonstop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/210:27 amSNA - IAH
Nonstop3h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/235:00 amIAH - SNA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2511:31 amSNA - IAH
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/235:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/262:45 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/1110:36 amHOU - SNA
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Tue 4/1512:25 pmSNA - HOU
1 stop19h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/305:30 amIAH - SNA
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Mon 7/79:20 pmSNA - IAH
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/176:00 amHOU - SNA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sun 4/205:11 pmSNA - HOU
2 stops14h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/27$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/15:15 amHOU - SNA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 5/69:30 amSNA - HOU
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$383
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2810:15 amHOU - SNA
1 stop9h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/316:45 amSNA - HOU
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$16,396

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Houston

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Santa Ana

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Price

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

5:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/16

3:11 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$207

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/28

10:28 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops17h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 08m

$216

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/23

5:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/27

2:45 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$269

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/23

5:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/26

2:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$269

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

10:21 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/16

12:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 54m

$270

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/11

10:36 am-11:35 am

1 stop26h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

12:25 pm-9:32 am

1 stop19h 07m

$280

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/20

5:11 pm-9:18 am

2 stops14h 07m

$294

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

9:40 am-5:32 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/2

9:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 25m

$324

HoustonSanta Ana

IAH - SNA

IAHSNA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/29

3:00 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$329

HoustonSanta Ana

HOU - SNA

HOUSNA

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/1

5:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

9:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$383

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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?

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 March 21, 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 $411). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 5 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 $207, 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 United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $268 and $269, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 43% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Frontier flights start at $139 while deals on American Airlines start at $169 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 $411). 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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