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$50+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Houston

SAN — HOU
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston

Thu 12/171:14 pm -
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Sun 12/207:19 am -
2 stops18h 39m
Deal found 11/3$286
Fri 12/184:16 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Sun 12/209:21 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$287
Thu 11/268:50 am -
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Mon 11/309:14 pm -
2 stops15h 07m
Deal found 11/3$288
Fri 11/134:53 pm -
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Mon 11/239:58 pm -
1 stop16h 09m
Deal found 11/2$289
Fri 11/201:02 pm -
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Mon 11/309:44 pm -
1 stop15h 53m
Deal found 10/31$290
Sat 11/219:07 pm -
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Sat 11/289:44 pm -
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Deal found 10/31$291
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Mon 11/3010:59 pm -
2 stops36h 14m
Deal found 11/3$292
Fri 11/208:50 am -
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Deal found 11/1$293
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Sun 11/299:44 pm -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 11/1$294
Fri 11/208:50 am -
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Sun 11/229:58 pm -
2 stops20h 36m
Deal found 11/1$296
Fri 11/134:53 pm -
1 stop5h 49m
Sat 11/2110:59 pm -
1 stop26h 58m
Deal found 11/1$297
Mon 11/236:15 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Thu 11/2610:50 am -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 11/2$302

Find flight deals from San Diego to Houston

Round-trip from

$286
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$422
From San Diego to Houston
One-way flight from San Diego to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SANIAH

San Diego

Thu 12/24

4:16 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$96

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SANIAH

San Diego

Fri 1/29

1:20 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 12/30

7:45 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Fri 12/4

12:50 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 12/9

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Mon 11/23

7:35 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 12/17

7:35 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 11/26

9:25 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - HOU Houston Hobby

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 12/19

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

San DiegoHouston

SAN San Diego - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SANIAH

San Diego

Wed 1/20

11:26 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Houston (average of $379). Flying from San Diego to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 HOU?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from San Diego to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Houston flights typically cost between $303 and $549 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $286 on Frontier (Dec 17-Dec 20).

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

The best insider tips for San Diego to Houston flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Houston trip
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from San Diego to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Houston. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    For as low as $316, Southwest can have you in Houston from San Diego in 3h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1310 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($155), JetBlue ($254), and United Airlines ($282) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Houston. Users have found that Frontier is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $130 and $134 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (San Diego - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $147 on average, our data indicates $409 when flying from San Diego to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Houston (average of $379). Flying from San Diego to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$155Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$254Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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