Award flights from Orange County (SNA) to Houston
Award space from Orange County (SNA) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Orange County (SNA) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on SNA–IAH (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 points + $5.60 on SNA–IAH (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- SNA–IAH · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SNA–IAH · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SNA–IAH: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–HOU. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, first class started at 25,000 points + $5.60, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (11,000 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Orange County (SNA) to Houston on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–IAH (seen on 325 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SNA–IAH | 325 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | SNA–IAH | 330 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SNA–IAH | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.35 | SNA–IAH | 6 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | SNA–IAH | 203 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Orange County (SNA) to Houston on points: 25,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SNA–IAH (seen on 330 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Orange County (SNA) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Orange County (SNA)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,344–1,355 miles (2,163–2,180 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Orange County (SNA) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County (SNA) to Houston (IAH) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 325 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Houston (HOU) | 9,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 11 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 11 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Orange County (SNA) to Houston
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Orange County (SNA) to Houston (IAH) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 325 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 points + $5.60 on Orange County (SNA) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 330 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SNA–HOU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SNA–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.51 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SNA–IAH | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SNA–IAH | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–IAH | United MileagePlus | 51,600 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SNA–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 51,600 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SNA–IAH, which showed nonstop space there on 9 dates.
Best months to fly from Orange County (SNA) to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Orange County (SNA) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
In economy, SNA–IAH with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Orange County (SNA) and Houston had award space?
SNA–IAH (economy and first class) and SNA–HOU (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 325 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 9 dates, first class 9 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 203 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Orange County (SNA) to Houston on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.35 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.35). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Orange County (SNA) to Houston on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Orange County (SNA) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.