Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,343 miles (2,162 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Austin and Tucson and more.
How many miles IAH to SNA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to SNA
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to SNA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAH to SNA with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tucson (TUS)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Colorado Springs (COS)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Des Moines (DSM)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
IAH to SNA: common questions
How many miles does IAH to SNA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to SNA?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA).
How far is Houston from Santa Ana by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Santa Ana (SNA) are 1,343 miles (2,162 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to SNA award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Santa Ana?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Austin (AUS), Tucson (TUS), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.