Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego
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 Houston to San Diego and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $128 |
Frontier
1 stop
10 hr
Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28
|
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $128 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest one-way flight | $70 |
Frontier
1 stop
17 hr
Wed, Feb 25
|
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $70 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $418 |
Southwest
Nonstop
4 hr
Thu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15
|
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $418 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $262 |
Frontier
1 stop
18 hr
Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
|
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Diego is currently $262 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $878 |
United
Nonstop
4 hr
Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
|
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $878 | |
| 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?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Houston to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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
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 Houston to San Diego 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 $334Typical price: $335–64015 weekly nonstop flightsHOU - SAN Every day2220 weekly connecting flightsHOU - SAN Every day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $303Typical price: $300–52028 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - SAN Every day391 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SAN Every day
- Americanfrom $337Typical price: $355–740463 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SAN Every day
- Deltafrom $438Typical price: $380–770169 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SAN Every day
- Alaskafrom $353Typical price: $395–86021 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SAN Every day
- Frontierfrom $128Typical price: $180–37521 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SAN Every day
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)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
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 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 $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.
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 Houston to San Diego is $334, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $303, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $337, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $438, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $353, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $128, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego starts at $128 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.
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.
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 391 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 2,220 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 391 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 2,220 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 463 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 169 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 cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.
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 Houston to San Diego is $334, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $303, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $337, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $438, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $353, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $128, 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
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.
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 $418 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15 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 $878 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $128 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.
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 $262 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
Search more flights
Popular trips from Houston
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.
-
Amsterdam$543Apr 20 — Apr 28Nonstop 10 hr United
-
Tokyo$662Feb 12 — Feb 19Nonstop 13 hr 55 min ZIPAIR Tokyo
-
New York$74Feb 26 — Mar 4Nonstop 3 hr 17 min Spirit
-
Seattle$195Feb 19 — Feb 261 stop 7 hr 22 min Frontier
Find cheap flights from Houston to anywhere
Find cheap flights on popular routes
Flights from Houston to Chicago
Flights from Houston to Denver
Flights from Houston to Washington
Flights from Houston to Las Vegas
Flights from Houston to Orlando
Flights from Houston to Phoenix
Flights from Houston to Los Angeles
Flights from Houston to San Francisco
Flights from Houston to Nashville
Flights from Houston to New York
Flights from Houston to Newark
Flights from Houston to Dallas
Flights from Chicago to San Diego
Flights from Washington to San Diego
Flights from Dallas to San Diego
Flights from New York to San Diego
Flights from Orlando to San Diego
Flights from Las Vegas to San Diego
Flights from Nashville to San Diego
Flights from Boston to San Diego
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego
Flights from Denver to San Diego
Flights from Tampa to San Diego
Flights from Austin to San Diego
