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$105+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego (SAN)

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HOU — SAN
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 10/87:57 pm
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 43m
Frontier
Mon 10/129:43 pm
SAN
-
IAH
2 stops12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/2911:51 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Fri 7/3110:00 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop9h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$291
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:44 pm
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Sun 9/206:25 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/1511:51 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Fri 7/246:25 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/1611:51 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 36m
Frontier
Thu 7/234:12 pm
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop19h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:51 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Sun 8/166:25 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/202:56 pm
IAH
-
SAN
2 stops10h 48m
Frontier
Sat 8/223:45 pm
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 6/2611:54 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Mon 7/138:51 pm
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:14 pm
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Sat 7/116:25 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/411:54 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Sat 7/186:25 am
SAN
-
IAH
1 stop26h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 7/311:54 am
IAH
-
SAN
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Tue 7/74:12 pm
SAN
-
IAH
2 stops18h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/45:10 pm
HOU
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/118:35 am
SAN
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20$307

Find flight deals from Houston to San Diego

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 June 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$493
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San Diego 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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

9:25 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

7:25 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$332

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$367

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/6

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Wed 8/12

1:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$385
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

5:10 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Sun 8/23

7:30 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$386

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/25

8:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Fri 7/31

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$396

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/20

6:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

6:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$403

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/15

3:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Diego

Mon 7/20

8:40 pm-1:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$407

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/11

12:00 pm-1:21 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

San Diego

Wed 7/15

10:13 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$420

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/14

7:15 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Sat 7/18

6:20 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$420

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/28

5:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 50m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

3:04 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$439

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $51). Flying from Houston to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 June 21, 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

How often are flights from Houston to San Diego delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Houston and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to San Diego flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Houston to San Diego is 57 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 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 June 13, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Houston to San Diego flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 June 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,723 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,876 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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. 4 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 3 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Houston to San Diego in just under 3h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1310 mi between Houston and San Diego. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($115), American Airlines ($216), and United Airlines ($262) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 73% 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 Frontier ($71), United Airlines ($124), and American Airlines ($157).

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to San Diego is generally $415, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Diego), you can expect to pay $228 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $51). Flying from Houston to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 Houston to San Diego

Discover the top 4 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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