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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 1:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 3h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana takes 3h 46m, covering 1,343 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana range from $333 to $575, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $417 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $209 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $447 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $504, a difference of $143.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Santa Ana.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 6h via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 34m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Santa Ana flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.