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$65 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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$225
Overall average: $367
Frontier
Tue 1/13Thu 1/15
IAH - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $249-$519
United Airlines
Fri 1/23Sat 1/24
IAH - SNA • Non-stop
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At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked.
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $234 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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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

Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 15
Frontier Logo
8:35 am - 3:00 pm
IAH
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SNA
8h 25m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:28 am - 12:33 am
SNA
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IAH
11h 05m1 stop
$225Frontier
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 12:25 pm
IAH
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SNA
21h 50m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:59 pm
SNA
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IAH
15h 14m2 stops
$226Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:57 pm
IAH
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SNA
10h 02m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 5:55 am
SNA
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IAH
8h 59m1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:28 pm - 1:44 pm
IAH
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SNA
18h 16m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:39 pm
SNA
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IAH
8h 19m2 stops
$236Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:03 am
HOU
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SNA
6h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:17 am - 3:51 pm
SNA
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HOU
5h 34m1 stop
$269American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:49 am
HOU
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SNA
8h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 10:33 pm
SNA
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HOU
12h 33m2 stops
$274Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 4:05 pm
HOU
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SNA
7h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 7:15 pm
SNA
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HOU
4h 50m1 stop
$295Southwest
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 4:10 pm
HOU
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SNA
7h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:46 pm
SNA
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HOU
5h 31m1 stop
$299American Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 8:10 pm
HOU
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SNA
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 5:40 pm
SNA
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HOU
6h 25m2 stops
$304Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
Delta Logo
11:09 am - 10:16 pm
HOU
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SNA
13h 07m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:59 pm - 10:33 pm
SNA
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HOU
7h 34m1 stop
$334Delta
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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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday 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 November, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $438 and $429 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 36% 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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

SNA

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$65
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $75 for a one-way ticket and $225 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Houston

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

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.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

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.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

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.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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.

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