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$155+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to San Diego (SAN)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SAN
May 3 — May 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Southwest)

One-way from

$155
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$405 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Houston Hobby-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Houston Hobby-San Diego flights.
From Houston Hobby to San Diego
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/109:40 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Wed 6/116:45 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/202:45 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 5/218:00 amSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/28$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/269:38 amHOU - SAN
2 stops15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/77:00 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$345
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/236:05 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop24h 56mSun Country Air
Sun 6/297:10 amSAN - HOU
1 stop8h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/268:16 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:27 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$416

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

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/10

9:40 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

San Diego

Wed 6/11

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$323

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

2:45 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$343

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/26

9:38 am-11:29 pm

2 stops15h 51m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

7:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$345

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/23

6:05 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop24h 56m

San Diego

Sun 6/29

7:10 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$355

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/26

8:16 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 27m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

2:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$416

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/15

9:38 am-6:26 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$155

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/3

9:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$162

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/5

6:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$168

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/29

12:21 pm-6:56 am

1 stop20h 35m

$184

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$193

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego. 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 Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby 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 April 28, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Hobby to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 28, 2025.

The most flights from HOU to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

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

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $323 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Sun Country Air, starting at $343 and $355 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego for 5% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $162. Sun Country Air flights start at $168 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $184 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $182. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San Diego) can be booked for $140 on average our data indicates $394 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$113Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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