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HOU to SNA
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Houston to Santa Ana.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$160
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
$205 below the typical $365 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 2
6:00 amIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
7:11 pmSNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
15h 11m · 1 stop via Las Vegas (LAS)
Return · Nov 9
4:01 pmSNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
5:10 amIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11h 9m · 1 stop via Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$84
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 12 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $160.
Outbound · Oct 29
6:40 amIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
10:46 amSNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
6h 6m · 1 stop via Denver (DEN)
Cheapest Nonstop
$465
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
Saves 19h 24m of travel time, but costs $305 more than the cheapest fare.
Outbound · Nov 2
8:10 pmIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
9:50 pmSNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
3h 40m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
2:59 pmSNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
8:15 pmIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
3h 16m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$333
A round-trip at or under $333 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Saturdays
Saturday departures average $340 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$30 less than the average weekday, which is $370.
Best time to fly
Late Nights
Late Night departures average $338 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$40 less than the average departure, which is $378.
Low season
January
Fares average $302 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $294 in late January.
$36 below the yearly average of $338.
When to book
5 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $160, versus $221 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
IAHSNA
39% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 8 · Return Nov 12
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$394now only$302Round-trip
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$394now only$305Round-trip
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$397now only$325Round-trip
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$397now only$335Round-trip
IAHSNA
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Depart Jan 1 · Return Jan 5
4-night trip · economy
$397now only$340Round-trip
HOUSNA
11% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 19 · Return Nov 22
3-night trip · economy
$389now only$345Round-trip
IAHSNA
12% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 19 · Return Dec 22
3-night trip · economy
$397now only$350Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:00 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
5:10 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$160
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:00 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
12:44 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$170
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:00 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
6:12 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$170
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
2:49 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
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11/10/26
5:10 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$211
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:40 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
10:46 am
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
5:10 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$218
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
2:49 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
12:44 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$221
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
2:49 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
7:11 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
6:12 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$221
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:40 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
10:46 am
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
12:44 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$227
American Airlinesfound Oct 1911/13/26
2:07 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/13/26
5:42 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/20/26
4:32 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/20/26
11:50 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$322
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
6:40 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/02/26
10:46 am
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/09/26
4:01 pm
SNAJohn Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
11/10/26
6:12 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$227
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$126Best Santa Ana Hotel + Flight Packages
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $294
Fares from Houston to Santa Ana are lowest in late January, around $294, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $302. They peak in late December at about $408, $114 more than the low. The yearly average is $338.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $302 | $311 | $294 |
| February | $316 | $309 | $324 |
| March | $349 | $349 | $349 |
| April | $321 | $326 | $315 |
| May | $332 | $323 | $340 |
| June | $360 | $352 | $368 |
| July | $367 | $370 | $364 |
| August | $331 | $336 | $326 |
| September | $329 | $327 | $331 |
| October | $333 | $339 | $328 |
| November | $336 | $326 | $346 |
| December | $381 | $353 | $408 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 5 weeks out at $160
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Houston to Santa Ana, around $160. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $221, $61 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $249.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $249 |
| 172 days | $241 |
| 164 days | $233 |
| 156 days | $234 |
| 148 days | $238 |
| 140 days | $237 |
| 132 days | $227 |
| 124 days | $213 |
| 116 days | $201 |
| 108 days | $194 |
| 100 days | $189 |
| 92 days | $180 |
| 84 days | $171 |
| 76 days | $166 |
| 68 days | $165 |
| 2mo | $166 |
| 52 days | $165 |
| 44 days | $162 |
| 37 days | $160 |
| 36 days | $160 |
| 28 days | $162 |
| 20 days | $172 |
| 12 days | $192 |
| 4 days | $212 |
| 0 days | $221 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Santa Ana. At $340 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day, 12% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $411 |
| Mon | $414 |
| Tue | $343 |
| Wed | $356 |
| Thu | $373 |
| Fri | $353 |
| Sat | $340 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Late night (9pm - 12am) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Houston to Santa Ana. At $338 it is 11% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 10% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $352 |
| Midday | $389 |
| Afternoon | $394 |
| Evening | $416 |
| Late Night | $338 |
What do round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $200 | 2% |
| $200 to $400 | 38% |
| $400 to $600 | 32% |
| $600 to $800 | 18% |
| $800 to $1,000 | 7% |
| $1,000 to $1,200 | 2% |
| $1,200 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Houston to Santa Ana cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Houston to Santa Ana.
What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Santa Ana?
Houston to Santa Ana is about 1,360 miles, but no scheduled nonstop service operates between HOU and SNA, so the route requires a connection.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Houston to Santa Ana?
There are no non-stop flights from Houston Hobby to Santa Ana; the shortest connecting routing is on Southwest Airlines via Las Vegas at 5h 15m total (3h 10m flying to Las Vegas, a 55-minute layover, then 1h 10m to Santa Ana). American Airlines offers a nearly as quick one-stop via Dallas/Fort Worth at 5h 22m (1h 20m plus a 40-minute layover plus 3h 22m), and Frontier connects via Phoenix at 5h 31m.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Santa Ana?
From John Wayne Airport, taxis run from the Ground Transportation Center between Terminals A and B and in Terminal C, with Cabco Yellow as the operator. Ride-share is available around the clock through Uber, Lyft, and Wings, and Uber is the most-used option for getting into Santa Ana or nearby Anaheim. Public transit is limited to OCTA Route 76, which runs weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and serves Huntington Beach rather than the Santa Ana city center; the closest train stations are in Irvine, Santa Ana, and Tustin, each about 10 miles away. Car rentals, shared shuttles, and private black-car services are also offered at the airport. For most travelers, ride-share is the fastest and most convenient choice, while taxis are a solid fallback.
References
- Taxis | John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- SNA Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttle
- Buses & Trains | John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- How to get from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Anaheim Convention Center | Uber
- From SNA Santa Ana airport to the city center | GetToCenter
- John Wayne Airport: Connecting Orange County to the World - Shuttle to LAX
- John Wayne Airport, Orange County | SNA Parking & Rental Cars
- John Wayne Airport, Orange County - SNA Flights | Allegiant®
When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Santa Ana?
Fares from Houston to Santa Ana are lowest in late January, around $294. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $302, followed by February ($316) and April ($321). December is the most expensive month at about $381, and fares peak in late December at about $408. The yearly average is $338. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Santa Ana?
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Houston to Santa Ana, around $160. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $221, $61 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $249. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Santa Ana?
No overnight or red-eye flights operate from Houston to Santa Ana — neither nonstop nor any connecting itinerary with an overnight long leg.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Santa Ana?
No airline currently operates nonstop flights from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Santa Ana (SNA), so travelers connect through hubs like Las Vegas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Denver, or Austin. Southwest Airlines is by far the most common connecting carrier, routing through Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, Phoenix, Dallas Love Field, Sacramento, San Jose, and Oakland, with the fastest itinerary taking about 5 hours 15 minutes via Las Vegas. American Airlines also offers one-stop service via Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, while Frontier Airlines connects through Phoenix, Denver, and Las Vegas. Southwest and Frontier are not alliance members, while American belongs to oneworld.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
Which airport should I use in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana is served by John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is the most convenient airport for central Orange County and about 14 miles from Disneyland. It primarily hosts domestic flights with Southwest, Alaska, American, Delta and United, and suits both business and leisure travellers.
How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?
Reaching William P. Hobby Airport from downtown Houston is straightforward: METRO’s 500 Downtown Direct bus runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center for $4.50, while the slower local Bus 40 costs just $1.25. Taxis from downtown are a flat $29, and ride-share services like Uber pick up at Curb Zone 5 with typical fares around $30. Driving yourself is also easy with two self-parking garages near the terminal, and the airport sits just 11 miles southeast of downtown.
References
- Hobby Airport Ground Transportation
- HOU Airport Taxi & Uber | Hobby Airport Ride Apps
- Ride METRO to and from William P. Hobby Airport| HOU | Houston, Texas
- How to get from Hobby Airport (HOU) to Downtown, Houston TX | Uber
- How to get from Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston, TX | Uber
- William P. Hobby Airport - HOU Flights | Allegiant®
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Santa Ana airport?
Santa Ana's John Wayne Airport has no on-site hotel directly connected to the terminal, but several nearby properties offer free shuttle service, including the Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport and the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, both about 0.3 miles away. For a more comfortable overnight stay, the SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County is less than 2 miles from the airport and provides a complimentary shuttle, as do the Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport and the Sonesta Irvine – Orange County Airport. Sleeping inside the terminal itself is limited to hard wooden benches, with no dedicated rest zones or cots available.
References
- Hotels Near JWA | John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- John Wayne Airport Guide (SNA) - Sleeping in Airports
- SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County - Near SNA
- Hotels in Santa Ana, CA - Find Hotels - Hilton
- Find Santa Ana, CA Hotels- Downtown Hotels in Santa Ana- Hotel Search by Hotel & Travel Index: Travel Weekly
- Lodging,Travel & Tourism QuickLink Category | Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
- Hotel Zessa Santa Ana, CA: My Top Airport Hotel Pick!
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Santa Ana John Wayne Orange County International Airport?
John Wayne Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, along with many electrical outlets and USB charging ports. Travelers will find ATMs near Gate 7 in Terminal A, near Gate 10 in Terminal B, and near Gate 17 in Terminal C, plus water refill stations adjacent to restrooms in all three terminals. A multi-faith prayer space is located in a quiet corner at Gate 22 in Terminal C, and nursing mothers have access to a private lounge or pod. There are three animal relief areas for pets and service animals, and a variety of retail shops selling electronics, travel essentials, local souvenirs, and Disney merchandise. The airport does not offer currency exchange services.
References
- Shops | John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Services | John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- John Wayne Airport, Orange County | SNA Parking & Rental Cars
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide
- John Wayne Airport
- Driving directions to John Wayne Airport (SNA), 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana - Waze
- John Wayne/Orange County, CA (SNA)
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Santa Ana airports?
At William P. Hobby Airport, travelers with disabilities can use accessible shuttles, elevators, ADA-compliant restrooms, companion care restrooms near Gate 45, ASL interpretation, Aira services for blind or low vision passengers, and the Sunflower Lanyard program for non-visible disabilities. Wheelchair assistance is arranged through your airline, and TSA Cares requests should be made at least 72 hours before travel. John Wayne Airport offers extra-wide accessible parking, ADA elevators, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, a Universal Changing Table in the Terminal B Family Restroom, the free Helping Hands personalized assistance program (daily 6 am–11 pm, request at least 72 hours in advance), and a Children's Play Area near the Nursing Mother's Lounge in Terminal B. Wheelchair assistance at SNA is also arranged through your airline, and TSA Cares recommends calling about 72 hours ahead.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Santa Ana?
United Airlines currently operates the nonstop flights between Houston and Santa Ana, using Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Connecting itineraries via Dallas/Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and other hubs are flown by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines on a mix of Boeing 737, Embraer E175, Airbus A320, and Bombardier CRJ equipment.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Santa Ana?
There is no nonstop service from Houston Hobby to Santa Ana, so flights connect through hubs like Las Vegas, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Among the carriers operating the route, American Airlines is the only alliance member, flying under the oneworld alliance. Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines — the two other major operators here — belong to no alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?
When departing from Houston Hobby, the best lounge options are the Gameway Lounge and the USO Lounge. Gameway is a gaming lounge near Gate 1, open from 06:00 to 21:00, while the USO Lounge is a military lounge located in the Central Concourse. There are no traditional airline lounges at Hobby Airport.
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby are possible on this route when the fare allows it, with flexible and premium-cabin tickets offering the most options and Basic Economy generally excluded.