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$119+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Galveston, TX

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HOU
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$236
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
From San Diego to Galveston
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:35 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/74:30 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:55 amSAN - HOU
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Tue 10/72:22 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/13$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2811:35 amSAN - HOU
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/412:15 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/98:11 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:15 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Thu 10/166:25 amHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 11/118:00 amHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:25 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Mon 10/136:25 amHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:35 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Sat 11/158:45 amHOU - SAN
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:30 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Sun 10/196:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/12$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:15 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:30 pmHOU - SAN
2 stops6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:35 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Tue 11/116:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$387

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Galveston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Galveston that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Galveston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 10/4

10:55 am-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/7

2:22 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$237

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Tue 10/28

2:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/30

6:25 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 12/10

12:40 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Mon 10/20

6:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/23

6:25 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Tue 10/14

6:15 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

5:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Tue 11/18

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/22

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 11/8

6:40 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/11

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 11/1

10:20 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

8:15 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$371

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Fri 11/7

2:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/11

12:55 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$381

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 10/15

5:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

$131

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Galveston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Galveston

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Galveston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Galveston. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Galveston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Galveston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from San Diego to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Galveston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Galveston as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Galveston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Galveston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Galveston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Galveston?

Reviews of airlines servicing Galveston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galveston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Galveston. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Galveston, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Galveston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Galveston?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Galveston. 6 airlines have flights from San Diego to Galveston on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Galveston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Galveston per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Galveston?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Galveston in 3h 10m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Galveston is about 1310 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Galveston?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Galveston is $141. On average you can expect to pay $320. The most popular route, (San Diego - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $165.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Galveston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Galveston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Galveston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Galveston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Galveston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Galveston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Galveston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from San Diego to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Galveston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Galveston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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