Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $138
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight $64
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $64
Cheapest nonstop flights $419
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Wed, Apr 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $419
Last-minute weekend getaway $232
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Feb 7 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Diego is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights $378
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $378
Fastest flight 3 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Diego takes 3 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Diego is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–225
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $205–460

Popular airlines from Houston to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $381
    Typical price: $335–640
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    HOU - SAN Every day
    2206 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - SAN Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $303
    Typical price: $300–520
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - SAN Every day
    384 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $337
    Typical price: $355–740
    459 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $439
    Typical price: $380–770
    171 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $300
    Typical price: $395–860
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $138
    Typical price: $185–375
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $135 to $225.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Diego is $381, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $303, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $337, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $439, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $300, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $138, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego starts at $138 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Sat, Feb 28.
3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to San Diego.
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 Houston to San Diego 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 Houston to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 384 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 15 nonstop flights and 2,206 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Diego are:
  • American offers 459 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 171 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Diego is $381, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $303, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $337, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $439, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $300, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $138, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to San Diego.
  • There are 15 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to San Diego.
  • There are 15 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Houston to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $419 from Thu, Mar 26 to Wed, Apr 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to San Diego, 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 Houston and San Diego start at $378 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $138 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28.
To book business class trips from Houston to San Diego, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and San Diego starts at $232 from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to San Diego, 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.

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