Cheap flights from Houston to San Diego
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to San Diego and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $254 | Frontier1 stop6 hrThu, Aug 6 — Wed, Aug 12 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $254 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $125 | Frontier1 stop6 hrWed, Aug 5 | The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $125 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $307 | UnitedNonstop4 hrSat, Aug 8 — Sat, Aug 15 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $307 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $410 | Frontier1 stop6 hrSat, Jun 27 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Diego is currently $410 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $502 | Frontier1 stop28 hrThu, Aug 6 — Wed, Aug 12 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego is currently $502 |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 5 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Diego takes 3 hr 5 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Houston to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
| September Cheapest | Typical prices: $165–240 |
|---|---|
| March Most expensive | Typical prices: $240–415 |
Popular airlines from Houston to San Diego
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Houston to San Diego in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $317Typical price: $335–63020 weekly nonstop flightsHOU - SANEvery day2584 weekly connecting flightsHOU - SANEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $307Typical price: $305–58033 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - SANEvery day485 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SANEvery day
- Americanfrom $327Typical price: $360–710611 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SANEvery day
- Deltafrom $327Typical price: $415–800248 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SANEvery day
- Alaskafrom $352Typical price: $400–80035 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SANEvery day
- Frontierfrom $254Typical price: $195–39025 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SANEvery day
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States23 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 52 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 27 min140 mi
Popular airports near San Diego
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Diego center and popularity with travelers.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)San DiegoUnited States10 min2 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 2 min111 mi
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 22 min78 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Diego
The cheapest flights from Houston to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $254. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Diego is $317, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $307, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $327, flying from Sep 19 to Sep 26.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $352, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $254, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego starts at $254 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to San Diego.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 33 nonstop flights and 485 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 2,584 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Diego are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 33 nonstop flights and 485 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 20 nonstop flights and 2,584 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Diego are:
- American offers 611 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Delta offers 248 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Alaska offers 35 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
- Frontier offers 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $254. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Diego is $317, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Diego is $307, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Diego is $327, flying from Sep 19 to Sep 26.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Diego is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Diego is $352, flying from Sep 17 to Sep 23.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Diego is $254, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to San Diego.
- There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $410 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to San Diego.
- There are 20 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Houston to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $307 from Sat, Aug 8 to Sat, Aug 15 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $502 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Diego start at $254 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12.
To book business class trips from Houston to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and San Diego starts at $410 from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Diego at price $410 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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