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$69+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HOU
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/311:00 amSAN - IAH
2 stops11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/105:26 pmIAH - SAN
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/710:35 amSAN - IAH
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Fri 1/38:13 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/73:58 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop23h 28mFrontier
Mon 12/910:36 amHOU - SAN
1 stop28h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/53:38 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop5h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/127:29 amIAH - SAN
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/116:30 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Mon 1/67:35 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:50 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Sat 1/116:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/20$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:47 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/175:58 amHOU - SAN
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$401
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/287:35 amSAN - HOU
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/277:47 pmHOU - SAN
2 stops15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$637
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/255:35 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop22h 44mSun Country Air
Mon 12/212:42 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop25h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$710

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 12/3

11:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops11h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/10

5:26 pm-10:25 am

2 stops18h 59m

$152

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Sat 1/11

10:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/20

5:35 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 56m

$155

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Sat 12/7

3:58 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop23h 28m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/9

10:36 am-12:38 pm

1 stop28h 02m

$158

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Thu 12/5

3:38 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/12

7:29 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$161

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

7:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/25

6:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$294

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Tue 2/18

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/25

5:15 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$358

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 1/21

3:37 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/24

8:20 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$361

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 12/17

2:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/18

7:28 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$376

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Wed 1/1

4:45 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/8

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

$378

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Tue 12/31

9:50 pm-9:49 am

1 stop9h 59m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$380

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Houston

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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 November 15, 2024.

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 $332). 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 November 20, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from San Diego to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Southwest and Frontier 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
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
850 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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, Spirit Airlines ($152), Frontier ($155), and Alaska Airlines ($294) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Houston. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 57% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $73 and $143 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (San Diego - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $124 on average our data indicates $376 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 $56 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 $332). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$211Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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