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$40 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Houston

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Houston (SAN-HOU)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Diego to Houston currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Houston

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Recent one-way flight deals from San Diego to Houston

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11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:17 am - 7:24 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 25
7:44 pm - 11:11 amSAN-IAH
13h 27m1 stop
6:17 am - 7:24 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$87Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
10:28 am - 8:50 pmSAN-IAH
8h 22m2 stops
6:09 am - 7:16 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
Mon, Jun 24 - Thu, Jun 27
10:28 am - 8:50 pmSAN-IAH
8h 22m2 stops
6:09 am - 7:16 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
Mon, Jun 24 - Thu, Jun 27
12:47 pm - 10:04 pmSAN-IAH
7h 17m1 stop
10:27 pm - 9:16 pmIAH-SAN
24h 49m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
7:04 pm - 8:30 amSAN-HOU
11h 26m1 stop
12:32 pm - 5:01 pmHOU-SAN
6h 29m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Fri, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 12
8:25 am - 6:05 pmSAN-HOU
7h 40m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:03 amHOU-SAN
7h 03m1 stop
$207American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17
6:25 am - 1:31 pmSAN-IAH
5h 06m1 stop
2:19 pm - 5:55 pmIAH-SAN
5h 36m1 stop
$216American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
7:40 pm - 5:40 amSAN-IAH
8h 00m1 stop
6:10 pm - 7:40 pmIAH-SAN
3h 30mnonstop
$264United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 13
7:45 am - 1:00 pmSAN-IAH
3h 15mnonstop
4:50 pm - 6:10 pmIAH-SAN
3h 20mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 16
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$40Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22
8:29 am - 1:48 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$49Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25
8:01 am - 9:12 amSAN-IAH
23h 11m1 stop
$81Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12
8:01 am - 9:52 pmSAN-HOU
11h 51m1 stop
$81Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12
7:18 am - 3:57 pmSAN-HOU
6h 39m1 stop
$99American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31
6:15 am - 3:55 pmSAN-IAH
7h 40m1 stop
$108American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3
7:45 am - 1:00 pmSAN-IAH
3h 15mnonstop
$119United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31
12:59 pm - 10:21 pmSAN-HOU
7h 22m1 stop
$128Delta
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Thu, Jul 4
3:59 pm - 9:16 pmSAN-IAH
3h 17mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5
12:30 pm - 10:21 pmSAN-HOU
7h 51m1 stop
$178Delta
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Tue, Jun 11
8:12 am - 9:41 pmSAN-IAH
11h 29m1 stop
10:00 pm - 7:57 amIAH-SAN
11h 57m1 stop
$140Frontier
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
8:12 am - 9:41 pmSAN-IAH
11h 29m1 stop
10:50 pm - 6:43 pmIAH-SAN
21h 53m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Fri, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 10
8:45 am - 2:04 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:17 am - 7:24 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
8:45 am - 2:04 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
10:51 pm - 7:01 amIAH-SAN
10h 10m1 stop
Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
4:26 pm - 4:58 amSAN-IAH
10h 32m1 stop
10:44 pm - 10:02 amIAH-SAN
13h 18m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
7:59 pm - 4:58 amSAN-IAH
6h 59m1 stop
10:51 pm - 7:01 amIAH-SAN
10h 10m1 stop
Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
10:10 am - 7:04 pmSAN-IAH
6h 54m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:07 amIAH-SAN
7h 07m1 stop
$613American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
2:27 pm - 11:47 pmSAN-IAH
7h 20m1 stop
2:48 pm - 6:08 pmIAH-SAN
5h 20m1 stop
$614American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
9:57 am - 3:17 pmSAN-IAH
3h 20mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:02 pmIAH-SAN
3h 15mnonstop
$688United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
1:45 pm - 7:06 pmSAN-IAH
3h 21mnonstop
8:30 pm - 9:45 pmIAH-SAN
3h 15mnonstop
$689United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:17 am - 7:24 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 25
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:17 am - 7:24 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 26
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:30 am - 7:37 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$119Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 10
8:06 am - 1:25 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:09 am - 7:16 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$120Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 30
8:06 am - 1:25 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:25 am - 7:32 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$123Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 11
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:30 am - 7:37 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$124Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 7
8:45 am - 2:04 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:25 am - 7:32 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Fri, Jun 21
11:15 am - 4:34 pmSAN-IAH
3h 19mnonstop
6:09 am - 7:16 amIAH-SAN
3h 07mnonstop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sun, Jun 23
3:59 pm - 9:16 pmSAN-IAH
3h 17mnonstop
12:10 pm - 1:25 pmIAH-SAN
3h 15mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 17
3:59 pm - 9:16 pmSAN-IAH
3h 17mnonstop
6:35 pm - 7:50 pmIAH-SAN
3h 15mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 12

Flights from San Diego to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest San Diego to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Diego to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Diego to Houston cost $40 and was between San Diego and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $120.

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

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Houston, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Houston, 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 San Diego to Houston is May, where tickets cost $218 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $478 and $440 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Houston, 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 San Diego to Houston, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $80 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($197). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $40 on Spirit Airlines and from $81 on Frontier.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Houston.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Diego to Houston. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $45 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 San Diego and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 3h 17m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Houston Hobby Airport. Each week, there are 87 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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 San Diego to Houston take?

Flying between Houston and San Diego will take minimum 3h 12m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$40
Flight from San Diego to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Houston 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 San Diego to Houston

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Houston was $40 for a one-way ticket and $80 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Diego to Houston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from San Diego 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 San Diego to Houston?

    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 Houston with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

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

    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 Houston from San Diego 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 San Diego to Houston?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/22Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 19mSAN-IAH
$40
6/25Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 19mSAN-IAH
$49
6/12Wed
1 stopFrontier
23h 11mSAN-IAH
$81
6/12Wed
1 stopFrontier
11h 51mSAN-HOU
$81
8/31Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 39mSAN-HOU
$99
8/3Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 40mSAN-IAH
$108
8/31Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 15mSAN-IAH
$119
7/4Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 22mSAN-HOU
$128
8/5Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 17mSAN-IAH
$159
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 51mSAN-HOU
$178

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Houston

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 San Diego to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
multi-stopFrontier
11h 29mSAN-IAH
6/9Sun
multi-stopFrontier
11h 57mIAH-SAN
$140
6/7Fri
multi-stopFrontier
11h 29mSAN-IAH
6/10Mon
multi-stopFrontier
21h 53mIAH-SAN
$141
6/10Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 19mSAN-IAH
6/18Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 07mIAH-SAN
$143
6/10Mon
nonstop
3h 19mSAN-IAH
6/13Thu
multi-stop
10h 10mIAH-SAN
$163
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 32mSAN-IAH
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 18mIAH-SAN
$173
6/10Mon
multi-stop
6h 59mSAN-IAH
6/13Thu
multi-stop
10h 10mIAH-SAN
$195
6/8Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 54mSAN-IAH
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 07mIAH-SAN
$613
6/8Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 20mSAN-IAH
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 20mIAH-SAN
$614
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 20mSAN-IAH
6/15Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 15mIAH-SAN
$688
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 21mSAN-IAH
6/15Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 15mIAH-SAN
$689

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