Cheap flights from San Diego to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $227 | United1 stop17 hrSat, May 9 — Sun, May 10 | The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $227 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $115 | Frontier1 stop7 hrSat, Apr 18 | The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $115 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $397 | SouthwestNonstop4 hrThu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $397 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $400 | Frontier1 stop17 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Houston is currently $400 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $468 | Frontier1 stop17 hrThu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $468 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 55 min | The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Houston takes 2 hr 55 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from San Diego to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Houston is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $180 and $370.
Popular airlines from San Diego to Houston
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from San Diego to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $353Typical price: $335–63019 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - HOUEvery day2313 weekly connecting flightsSAN - HOUEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $227Typical price: $300–53035 weekly nonstop flightsSAN - IAHEvery day374 weekly connecting flightsSAN - IAHEvery day
- Americanfrom $403Typical price: $350–730474 weekly connecting flightsSAN - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Deltafrom $437Typical price: $380–790178 weekly connecting flightsSAN - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Frontierfrom $230Typical price: $190–38522 weekly connecting flightsSAN - IAHEvery day
- Alaskafrom $437Typical price: $395–82021 weekly connecting flightsSAN - IAHEvery day
Popular airports near San Diego
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Diego center and popularity with travelers.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)San DiegoUnited States10 min2 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 1 min111 mi
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 21 min78 mi
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Houston
The cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $145 to $455.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $227. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Houston is $353, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Houston is $227, flying from May 9 to May 10.
- The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Houston is $403, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Houston is $437, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Houston is $230, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Houston is $437, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston starts at $227 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Sat, Apr 18.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Houston.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 35 nonstop flights and 374 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 2,313 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Houston are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 35 nonstop flights and 374 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 2,313 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Houston are:
- American offers 474 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Delta offers 178 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $227. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Houston is $353, flying from May 9 to May 11.
- The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Houston is $227, flying from May 9 to May 10.
- The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Houston is $403, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Houston is $437, flying from May 14 to May 18.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Houston is $230, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Houston is $437, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Southwest and United fly direct from San Diego to Houston.
- There are 19 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 United direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Houston at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest and United fly direct from San Diego to Houston.
- There are 19 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 United direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $397 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $468 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $227 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Houston starts at $400 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Houston at price $400 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from San Diego
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- New York$257Apr 17 — Apr 19Nonstop5 hr 26 minUnited
- Seattle$138Apr 23 — Apr 26Nonstop3 hr 15 minAlaska
- Denver$56Apr 9 — Apr 13Nonstop2 hr 40 minFrontier
- Honolulu$273May 1 — May 31 stop6 hr 16 minAlaska
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