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$70+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SAN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San Diego (SAN). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:16 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop18h 42mFrontier
Thu 12/53:38 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop15h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:30 amIAH - SAN
1 stop18h 19mFrontier
Tue 12/106:25 amSAN - IAH
1 stop27h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
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.
Tue 12/177:29 amIAH - SAN
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/229:17 pmSAN - IAH
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$153
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 12/107:29 amIAH - SAN
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/1711:20 amSAN - IAH
2 stops15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$156
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.
Thu 12/127:35 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Mon 12/166:30 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$366
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/106:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/19$376
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:58 amHOU - SAN
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - HOU
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$401
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/282:19 pmHOU - SAN
1 stop11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/15:30 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$540

Find flights from Houston to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San Diego 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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HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/9

10:36 am-11:49 pm

1 stop15h 13m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:25 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 08m

$138

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/7

7:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Tue 12/10

6:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$138

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/24

8:30 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

8:18 pm-11:07 am

1 stop12h 49m

$141

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/10

7:29 am-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 46m

San Diego

Tue 12/17

11:20 am-4:50 am

2 stops15h 30m

$156

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/4

7:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$294

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/24

7:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

12:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$362

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/10

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Diego

Tue 12/17

6:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$376

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/11

5:58 am-10:06 am

1 stop6h 08m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:15 am-3:57 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$401

HoustonSan Diego

IAH - SAN

IAHSAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$70

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/6

7:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$73

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Houston to San Diego is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Houston to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 HOU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Diego. 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.

When flying from Houston to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and Frontier from Houston to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Houston?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to San Diego. 5 airlines have flights to San Diego from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($138), Spirit Airlines ($156), and Alaska Airlines ($294) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to San Diego are Spirit Airlines ($70), Frontier ($73), and Southwest ($179).

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to San Diego is generally $382, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $183. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Diego), you can expect to pay $91 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Houston to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Diego. 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$74Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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