HOU - SNA

$109 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Hobby to Santa Ana departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $410-$256
Southwest
Wed 4/29Sat 5/2
HOU - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $144-$244
Southwest
Wed 4/29
HOU - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $249 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Hobby and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $186 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Santa Ana (HOU-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Santa Ana

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 8:35 pm
HOU
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SNA
7h 50m
2 stops
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7:15 am - 5:05 pm
SNA
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HOU
7h 50m
2 stops
$249Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 1:05 pm
HOU
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SNA
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 12:25 am
SNA
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HOU
6h 35m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 9:35 pm
HOU
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SNA
4h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 12:25 am
SNA
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HOU
6h 35m
1 stop
$280Southwest
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 9:35 am
HOU
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SNA
5h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 1:25 am
SNA
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HOU
6h 15m
1 stop
$294Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 3:20 pm
HOU
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SNA
9h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 6:40 pm
SNA
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HOU
6h 45m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 10:35 am
HOU
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SNA
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 12:25 am
SNA
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HOU
6h 35m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 am
HOU
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SNA
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:40 pm
SNA
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HOU
4h 55m
1 stop
$320Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 am
HOU
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SNA
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:40 pm
SNA
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HOU
4h 55m
1 stop
$324Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:01 pm
HOU
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SNA
8h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 10:26 pm
SNA
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HOU
8h 01m
1 stop
$329Delta
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 1:25 pm
HOU
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SNA
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 5:10 pm
SNA
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HOU
6h 00m
2 stops
$330Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in April.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston Hobby Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Santa Ana is August, where tickets cost $314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $399 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Hobby to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Ana was $109 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Santa Ana, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Santa Ana are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $326 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4329 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

2.0 MediocreStuart, Mar 2026
HOU - STL
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I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

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.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

Sadly there was a crew member very rude with my kid and with me.

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

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

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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.

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