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$92+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego (SAN)

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HOU — SAN
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
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One-way from

$92
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$405
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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:56 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/177:01 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:00 amIAH - SAN
1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/236:15 amSAN - IAH
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$194
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Fri 10/106:46 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Mon 10/132:38 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/232:05 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Sat 8/3011:05 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/26$277
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Wed 9/109:57 amHOU - SAN
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Sat 9/138:00 amSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 8/316:30 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/27:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$365

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Diego that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Price

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/14

8:56 pm-7:21 am

1 stop12h 25m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

7:01 pm-6:05 am

1 stop9h 04m

$173

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/11

4:42 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

7:47 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 58m

$189

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/10

6:46 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

2:38 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$226

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

2:05 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

11:05 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$277

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/10

9:57 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Diego

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$297

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

6:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$365

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

9:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$92

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 08m

$102

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

8:50 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$139

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-1:54 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$139

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The best insider tips for Houston to San Diego flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to San Diego trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
IAH

Check security wait times on IAH's website to plan your arrival. This helps avoid delays and ensures a smooth departure process.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU offers valet parking near the terminal entrance, saving time compared to self-parking. It's not much more expensive than garage parking.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
SAN

Use the San Diego Flyer shuttle for a free ride between SAN and Old Town Transit Center, running every 20-30 minutes.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to San Diego is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 HOU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

When flying from Houston to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons 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 Houston to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Houston to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,892 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Houston?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to San Diego. 5 airlines have flights to San Diego from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($173), Frontier ($226), and Southwest ($277) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to San Diego are Spirit Airlines ($92), Frontier ($102), and Southwest ($139).

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to San Diego is generally $484, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $182. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Diego), you can expect to pay $97 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Diego. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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