Find cheap flights from Houston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 1:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Santa Ana takes 3h 43m, covering 1,346 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 to Santa Ana range from $309 to $503, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $391 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $408 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston 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%.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Houston to Santa Ana may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Houston to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Houston to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $480, a difference of $130.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Santa Ana.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 03m, compared with 5h 33m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 40m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Houston (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 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.