Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 30
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to Houston is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $309
United Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Fri, Aug 7
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston is currently $309
Last-minute weekend getaway $292
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to Houston is currently $292
Cheapest business class flights $508
Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston is currently $508
Fastest flight 3 hr 12 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Houston takes 3 hr 12 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–255
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–375

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to Houston

  • Southwest
    from $309
    Typical price: $265–460
    2215 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $299
    Typical price: $250–445
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - IAH Every day
    418 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $309
    Typical price: $265–460
    664 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $329
    Typical price: $275–800
    146 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $452
    Typical price: $385–860
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - IAH Every day
  • JSX
    from $2,133
    Typical price: $2,050–3,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - HOU Every day

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to Houston

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $329, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $452, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $2,133, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston starts at $210 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Sat, May 30.
3 hr 12 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santa Ana to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santa Ana to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 418 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,215 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Houston are:
  • American offers 664 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 146 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • JSX offers 21 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $329, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $452, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Santa Ana to Houston is $2,133, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 15.
United flies direct from Santa Ana to Houston.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Santa Ana to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Houston at price $292 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
United flies direct from Santa Ana to Houston.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Santa Ana to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Santa Ana to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Houston start at $309 from Fri, Jul 31 to Fri, Aug 7 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Houston start at $508 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Houston start at $210 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santa Ana and Houston starts at $292 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Houston at price $292 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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