Cheap flights from San Diego to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $130
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $130
Cheapest one-way flight $65
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $65
Cheapest nonstop flights $429
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Mon, Jan 19
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $429
Last-minute weekend getaway $307
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Houston is currently $307
Cheapest business class flights $862
United 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston is currently $862
Fastest flight 3 hr The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Houston takes 3 hr
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 San Diego to Houston is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–200
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $185–275

Popular airlines from San Diego to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $372
    Typical price: $355–660
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - HOU Every day
    2323 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $195
    Typical price: $320–510
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - IAH Every day
    446 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $299
    Typical price: $355–710
    479 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $449
    Typical price: $380–760
    201 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $130
    Typical price: $155–355
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $360
    Typical price: $410–900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - IAH Every day

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 22 min 78 mi

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
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 25 min 140 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Houston

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $115 to $200.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $130. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Houston is $372, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Houston is $195, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Houston is $299, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Houston is $449, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Houston is $130, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Houston is $360, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 26.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston starts at $130 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Wed, Jan 21.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Houston?
3 hr is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Houston.
When should you fly to Houston, United States?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to Houston?
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.
What is the best airline to fly from San Diego to Houston?
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 33 nonstop flights and 446 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 20 nonstop flights and 2,323 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 479 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 201 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 23 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 number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Houston.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $130. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Houston is $372, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Houston is $195, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Houston is $299, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Houston is $449, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Houston is $130, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 26.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Houston is $360, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 26.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Houston?
Southwest and United fly direct from San Diego to Houston.
  • There are 20 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Houston at price $307 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Houston?
Southwest and United fly direct from San Diego to Houston.
  • There are 20 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United direct flights from San Diego to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from San Diego to Houston available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to Houston on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $429 from Thu, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 19 with Southwest.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Diego to Houston?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $862 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Houston start at $130 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.
How can I book business class trips from San Diego to Houston?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Diego to Houston next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Houston starts at $307 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Houston at price $307 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Houston?
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.

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