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$57 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Santa Ana

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$235
Overall average: $448
Spirit Airlines
Fri 12/12Mon 12/15
IAH - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $349-$579
United Airlines
Sat 11/8Tue 11/11
IAH - SNA • Non-stop
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At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked.
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Cheapest • from $235 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Santa Ana

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Santa Ana

Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:03 amIAH-SNA
7h 03m1 stop
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9:04 pm - 4:41 amSNA-IAH
5h 37m1 stop
$235Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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7:00 am - 12:36 pmIAH-SNA
7h 36m1 stop
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6:45 am - 1:54 pmSNA-IAH
5h 09m1 stop
$236Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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11:32 am - 12:22 pmIAH-SNA
26h 50m1 stop
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10:30 am - 8:37 pmSNA-IAH
8h 07m1 stop
$240Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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8:48 pm - 1:35 pmIAH-SNA
18h 47m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 11:39 pmSNA-IAH
9h 38m1 stop
$241Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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9:30 am - 11:12 amIAH-SNA
3h 42mnonstop
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3:14 pm - 8:25 pmSNA-IAH
3h 11mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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10:15 am - 5:26 pmIAH-SNA
9h 11m1 stop
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12:14 pm - 5:25 pmSNA-IAH
3h 11mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 12:10 pmHOU-SNA
5h 10m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 8:30 pmSNA-HOU
6h 10m1 stop
$264Southwest
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:00 am - 12:10 pmHOU-SNA
5h 10m1 stop
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9:45 am - 7:40 pmSNA-HOU
7h 55m2 stops
$270Southwest
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 1:54 pmHOU-SNA
5h 36m1 stop
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10:25 am - 5:49 pmSNA-HOU
5h 24m1 stop
$349American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 4:06 pmHOU-SNA
7h 55m1 stop
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4:46 pm - 11:57 pmSNA-HOU
5h 11m1 stop
$369American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to Santa Ana flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Santa Ana costs $249 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Santa Ana (SNA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston to Santa Ana is August, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $439 and $409 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Santa Ana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Santa Ana

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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For a smooth departure from IAH, check security wait times online. Consider terminal-hopping only if the wait difference exceeds 20-30 minutes.

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Upon arrival at SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked outside terminals, making it easy to find your ride.

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Cheapest flight$57
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Houston to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Santa Ana was $57 for a one-way ticket and $235 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Houston is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana). You will leave Houston from one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Santa Ana

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

10.0 ExcellentGabriel, Sep 2025DEN - SMF
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

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