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$61+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Houston

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HOU
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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The best prices from San Diego to Houston are usually found in May or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (HO1). 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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$432
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2012:29 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/239:41 amIAH - SAN
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/289:19 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/16:00 amIAH - SAN
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/116:15 amSAN - IAH
1 stop25h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/196:00 amIAH - SAN
2 stops19h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$143
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:25 amSAN - HOU
1 stop27h 12mFrontier
Sat 4/1912:27 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/215:43 pmSAN - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/287:59 pmIAH - SAN
Nonstop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/106:45 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Fri 3/142:55 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 3/2612:48 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1710:18 amHOU - SAN
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/710:30 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Tue 3/1110:41 amHOU - SAN
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/21$410

Find flights from San Diego to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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San Diego

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Sun 4/20

12:29 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

9:41 am-7:54 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$136

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Fri 3/28

9:19 pm-11:07 am

1 stop11h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$139

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop25h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-11:51 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$143

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Fri 4/11

6:25 am-11:37 am

1 stop27h 12m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

12:27 pm-11:29 am

1 stop25h 02m

$155

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Fri 3/21

5:43 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/28

7:59 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$358

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Mon 3/10

6:45 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/14

2:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$361

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Mon 4/7

3:28 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/14

5:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$385

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Fri 3/7

10:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/11

10:41 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$410

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Thu 6/19

6:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/23

7:25 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$469

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Wed 3/26

9:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/17

7:30 am-8:27 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$493

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Diego to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 SAN to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Diego to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Houston have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Houston. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($139), Spirit Airlines ($143), and United Airlines ($358) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Houston. Users have found that Frontier is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $68 and $183 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (San Diego - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $100 on average our data indicates $349 when flying from San Diego to Houston.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Houston?

    Of the flights from San Diego to Houston that have layovers, most of them stop in Las Vegas.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    If you're on a layover in Las Vegas and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower. Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower are located about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Las Vegas can rent one for about $46 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Houston flights?

    San Diego to Houston flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Houston 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 San Diego to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Diego to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Houston

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$321Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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