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$74+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Houston

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SAN — HOU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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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 Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$74
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$474
From San Diego to Houston
One-way flight from San Diego to Houston
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:26 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop16h 44mFrontier
Mon 1/67:58 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop17h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$198
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:06 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/67:58 pmIAH - SAN
1 stop17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$202
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:25 amSAN - HOU
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Mon 1/67:59 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$240
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/257:16 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:51 amIAH - SAN
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$244
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2511:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop5h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/67:59 pmHOU - SAN
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/116:45 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$456
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:06 amSAN - IAH
1 stop10h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/119:30 amIAH - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$536
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:04 pmSAN - IAH
2 stops11h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/117:35 amIAH - SAN
1 stop13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$599
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/183:15 pmSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Sun 1/127:55 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$687

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 December 18, 2024.

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SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 1/7

2:32 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/8

7:30 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$148

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Wed 1/8

12:46 pm-4:50 am

2 stops14h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/14

12:09 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$152

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 1/9

6:25 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 08m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/12

6:18 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$155

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Mon 1/20

7:26 pm-11:23 am

1 stop13h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/23

1:14 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$167

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 1/21

8:02 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/28

7:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$342

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Fri 1/17

1:45 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/20

6:11 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$365

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 1/9

7:25 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/12

7:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$366

San DiegoHouston

SAN - HOU

SANHOU

San Diego

Thu 1/30

7:11 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/30

6:25 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$381

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Tue 1/14

6:33 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/14

5:35 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$384

San DiegoHouston

SAN - IAH

SANIAH

San Diego

Thu 4/17

10:10 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/21

7:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$468

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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 December 13, 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 $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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% 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 December 16, 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. Sunday afternoons 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, American 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.
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4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

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8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

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8.1

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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.

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

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  • 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 ($148), Spirit Airlines ($152), and Alaska Airlines ($342) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Houston. Users have found that Frontier is 58% 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 $74. Users have also found prices from $75 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 $183. While the most popular route (San Diego - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $74 on average our data indicates $388 when flying from San Diego to Houston.

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

  • 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 $52 per day.

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

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$321Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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