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

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($164), Frontier ($280), and United Airlines ($351) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% 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 ($74), Frontier ($139), and Allegiant Air ($140).

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

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 day to fly from Houston to San Diego?

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

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego?

While on average a flight from Houston to San Diego is generally $342, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $175. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Diego), you can expect to pay $120 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to San Diego?

American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Houston to San Diego.

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 20% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Houston to San Diego, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 197% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $191 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $345.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from Houston in August are about $340 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $78.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to SAN?

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.

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.

$74+ Flights from Houston to San Diego

Round-trip from	$164 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$74 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$467

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.

Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$73	Average$177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$109	Average$168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$215	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$365	Average$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$74+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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