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$40 Find cheap flights from Houston to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to San Diego departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Diego

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:25 am - 7:32 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
8:22 am - 1:39 pmSAN-IAH
3h 17mnonstop
$60Spirit Airlines
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mar., ago. 20 - mar., ago. 27
6:25 am - 7:32 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
11:55 am - 10:44 pmSAN-IAH
8h 49m1 stop
$73Spirit Airlines
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mar., ago. 20 - mar., ago. 27
11:13 pm - 6:24 amIAH-SAN
9h 11m1 stop
6:07 pm - 1:25 amSAN-IAH
5h 18m1 stop
vie., sep. 6 - mié., sep. 11
6:30 am - 7:37 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
12:47 pm - 10:04 pmSAN-IAH
7h 17m1 stop
mar., jul. 30 - jue., ago. 1
10:56 pm - 7:01 amIAH-SAN
10h 05m1 stop
7:56 pm - 8:33 amSAN-IAH
10h 37m1 stop
$138Frontier
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sáb., jun. 22 - mar., jun. 25
7:30 pm - 6:24 amHOU-SAN
12h 54m1 stop
7:24 am - 6:31 pmSAN-HOU
9h 07m1 stop
$140Frontier
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mar., sep. 3 - sáb., sep. 7
8:19 pm - 11:59 pmHOU-SAN
5h 40m1 stop
3:38 pm - 11:38 pmSAN-HOU
6h 00m1 stop
$158American Airlines
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jue., oct. 3 - lun., oct. 7
5:00 am - 8:08 amHOU-SAN
5h 08m1 stop
7:18 am - 3:57 pmSAN-HOU
6h 39m1 stop
$207American Airlines
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jue., ago. 22 - sáb., ago. 24
6:59 pm - 11:46 pmIAH-SAN
6h 47m1 stop
6:15 am - 2:55 pmSAN-IAH
6h 40m1 stop
$216Delta
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mié., jul. 17 - mar., jul. 23
4:23 pm - 11:59 pmHOU-SAN
9h 36m1 stop
9:44 pm - 9:48 amSAN-HOU
10h 04m1 stop
$422Delta
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lun., sep. 9 - lun., sep. 16

Flights from Houston to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to San Diego flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to San Diego.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to San Diego cost $38 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and San Diego. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $78.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Houston to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to San Diego is May, where tickets cost $252 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $420 and $419 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $40. KAYAK users also found Houston to San Diego round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $60 and on Frontier from $138.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Houston and San Diego?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from Houston to San Diego up to 6 times per day, Southwest up to 4 times per day, and Spirit Airlines 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to San Diego. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $65 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Houston and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 78 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to San Diego take?

There are no direct flights from Houston to San Diego. The quickest journey takes 3h 07m.

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Cheapest flight

$40
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Houston to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to San Diego

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to San Diego was $40 for a one-way ticket and $60 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and San Diego?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Diego from Houston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to San Diego?

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Houston?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to San Diego

Monday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Friday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Saturday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Houston

Monday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Friday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Saturday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

Emirates, Lufthansa, Southwest, +2 more

Emirates, Lufthansa, +3 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25mar.
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 07mIAH-SAN
$40
6/25mar.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 17mIAH-SAN
$59
10/2mié.
1 stopFrontier
8h 16mHOU-SAN
$66
6/18mar.
2 stopsFrontier
10h 07mIAH-SAN
$66
9/3mar.
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 20mIAH-SAN
$68
9/25mié.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 54mHOU-SAN
$99
9/26jue.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 16mHOU-SAN
$109
7/14dom.
2 stops
21h 21mHOU-SAN
$154
7/3mié.
2 stops
9h 54mHOU-SAN
$173
6/16dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 15mIAH-SAN
$479

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Last minute flights from Houston to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15sáb.
multi-stopFrontier
10h 05mIAH-SAN
6/22sáb.
multi-stopFrontier
15h 11mSAN-IAH
$149
6/15sáb.
multi-stop
10h 05mIAH-SAN
6/21vie.
multi-stop
6h 39mSAN-IAH
$154
6/15sáb.
multi-stop
10h 05mIAH-SAN
6/21vie.
nonstop
3h 19mSAN-IAH
$162
6/15sáb.
multi-stopFrontier
12h 27mIAH-SAN
6/22sáb.
multi-stopFrontier
12h 53mSAN-IAH
$170
6/15sáb.
multi-stopFrontier
14h 00mIAH-SAN
6/20jue.
multi-stopFrontier
19h 47mSAN-IAH
$174
6/15sáb.
multi-stop
10h 05mIAH-SAN
6/19mié.
multi-stop
10h 12mSAN-IAH
$181
6/16dom.
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 07mIAH-SAN
6/21vie.
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 19mSAN-IAH
$251
6/12mié.
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 07mIAH-SAN
6/16dom.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 27mSAN-IAH
$266
6/14vie.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 28mHOU-SAN
6/18mar.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 47mSAN-HOU
$613
6/14vie.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 28mHOU-SAN
6/17lun.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 18mSAN-HOU
$633

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Flights to San Diego

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San Diego - Houston

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