Houston (IAH) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,346-mile flight takes about 3h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,346 mi · 2,166 km
- Flight time
- 3h 31m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying IAH to SNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 144,839 | 3h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to SNA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:30am and the last at 8:12pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1383United Airlines | 9:30am | 11:02am | 31 | 91% |
| UA 2482United Airlines | 12:24pm | 2:02pm | 21 | 95% |
| UA 2780United Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:03pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 326United Airlines | 8:08pm | 9:45pm | 21 | 100% |
| UA 2761United Airlines | 8:12pm | 9:45pm | 10 | 87% |
Is IAH to SNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 1,092 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 8pm the least (84%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,092 | 89% | 6 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 358 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 53 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 310 | 87% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 130 | 90% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 233 | 84% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 90 | 10,866 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 11,713 | |
| October 2025 | 92 | 12,064 | |
| November 2025 | 87 | 11,247 | |
| December 2025 | 93 | 12,500 | |
| January 2026 | 93 | 11,694 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 11,135 | |
| March 2026 | 93 | 13,238 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 12,878 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 12,855 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 12,138 | |
| July 2026 | 91 | 12,511 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.