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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:02 am and lands at 11:19 am
• Latest: departs at 3:20 pm and lands at 6:37 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Houston takes 3h 17m, 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 Santa Ana to Houston range from $333 to $566, with an average of $431 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 34% above the $431 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $452 for nonstop.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Houston flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Santa Ana to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Santa Ana to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $702, a difference of $323.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Santa Ana and Houston.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 5h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 05m via San Jose (SJC).

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Houston 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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