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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Houston from $33

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Houston departing on 5/14. 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 San Diego to Houston, 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 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)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Houston 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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8:41 am - 1:57 pmSAN-IAH
3h 16mnonstop
6:27 am - 7:51 amIAH-SAN
3h 24mnonstop
$39Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 22
8:41 am - 1:57 pmSAN-IAH
3h 16mnonstop
6:27 am - 7:51 amIAH-SAN
3h 24mnonstop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
8:41 am - 1:57 pmSAN-IAH
3h 16mnonstop
11:07 am - 9:25 pmIAH-SAN
12h 18m1 stop
Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
8:41 am - 1:57 pmSAN-IAH
3h 16mnonstop
9:35 am - 2:46 pmIAH-SAN
7h 11m1 stop
Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
10:02 am - 3:52 pmSAN-HOU
27h 50m1 stop
2:31 pm - 7:04 amHOU-SAN
18h 33m1 stop
$120Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 22
3:02 pm - 9:34 pmSAN-HOU
28h 32m1 stop
10:52 pm - 7:04 amHOU-SAN
10h 12m1 stop
$121Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
10:50 am - 7:57 pmSAN-HOU
7h 07m1 stop
6:23 pm - 10:03 pmHOU-SAN
5h 40m1 stop
$263American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:15 am - 3:52 pmSAN-HOU
7h 37m1 stop
8:27 pm - 11:44 pmHOU-SAN
5h 17m1 stop
$268American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
12:51 pm - 10:21 pmSAN-HOU
7h 30m1 stop
6:01 am - 11:25 amHOU-SAN
7h 24m1 stop
$278Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
12:51 pm - 10:21 pmSAN-HOU
7h 30m1 stop
6:01 am - 11:25 amHOU-SAN
7h 24m1 stop
$288Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15

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 $80 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 Tuesday 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 January, where tickets cost $285 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $533 and $429 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 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 $39 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($120). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $33 on Spirit Airlines and from $45 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 $73 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 8 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 3h 13m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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 11m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$33
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 $33 for a one-way ticket and $39 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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.
5/14Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 32mSAN-IAH
$33
5/14Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 32mSAN-IAH
$34
5/21Tue
1 stopFrontier
5h 47mSAN-IAH
$45
5/22Wed
1 stopFrontier
9h 41mSAN-IAH
$51
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 17mSAN-IAH
$100
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 30mSAN-HOU
$108
6/29Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 44mSAN-IAH
$109
8/3Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 19mSAN-IAH
$124
5/25Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 32mSAN-HOU
$124
7/25Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 21mSAN-IAH
$160

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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.
5/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 38mSAN-IAH
5/9Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 25mIAH-SAN
$200
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
14h 22mSAN-IAH
5/6Mon
multi-stopFrontier
10h 01mIAH-SAN
$218
5/3Fri
multi-stop
6h 22mSAN-IAH
5/8Wed
nonstop
3h 24mIAH-SAN
$234
5/3Fri
multi-stop
24h 01mSAN-IAH
5/6Mon
multi-stop
15h 02mIAH-SAN
$409
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 48mSAN-HOU
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 38mHOU-SAN
$571
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 14mSAN-HOU
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 28mHOU-SAN
$617
5/3Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 13mSAN-IAH
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 27mIAH-SAN
$673
5/2Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 13mSAN-IAH
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 27mIAH-SAN
$693
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 30mSAN-IAH
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 23mIAH-SAN
$892
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 18mSAN-IAH
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 41mIAH-SAN
$1,233

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San Diego - Houston Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

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