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$70+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston Hobby to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$70
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:36 amHOU - SAN
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Thu 3/276:25 amSAN - HOU
1 stop25h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$140
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/138:00 amHOU - SAN
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/177:39 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/197:05 pmHOU - SAN
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Wed 3/266:30 amSAN - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/139:08 amHOU - SAN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/194:50 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$376
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Wed 4/210:41 amHOU - SAN
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Mon 4/710:30 pmSAN - HOU
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$385

Find flights from Hobby to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Hobby

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

10:36 am-12:20 am

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Thu 3/27

6:25 am-9:36 am

1 stop25h 11m

$140

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

San Diego

Thu 4/17

7:39 pm-9:32 am

1 stop11h 53m

$260

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

7:05 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San Diego

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$357

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/13

9:08 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 48m

San Diego

Wed 3/19

4:50 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$376

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/2

10:41 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

10:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$385

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/15

8:14 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 06m

$70

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/15

12:51 pm-10:56 am

1 stop24h 05m

$135

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$174

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/24

8:15 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$179

HoustonSan Diego

HOU - SAN

HOUSAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/18

2:35 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$189

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Hobby to San Diego

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

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

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

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 time of day to fly from HOU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 39% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Houston to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 Hobby 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 Hobby?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston Hobby to San Diego. 5 airlines have flights to San Diego from Houston Hobby on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Houston Hobby per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $357 and $376 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Allegiant Air flights start at $135 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $174 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $182. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San Diego) can be booked for $82 on average our data indicates $357 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Hobby to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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