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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 1:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:29 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego takes 3h 30m, covering 1,300 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego range from $366 to $540, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $449 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $285 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $483 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$81 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $81.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and San Diego.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 58m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 08m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Diego flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

San Diego International Airport has numerous accessibility services to ensure that travelers with limited mobility can easily get around the airport. For example, if you require a wheelchair to move around, all you need to do is inform your airline as you book your flight, and they will have it ready as soon as you land. There are also visual paging monitors, TDD Telephones, and courtesy carts around the airport in case you need to use them.

There are about 14 lounges around George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) where travelers can relax and have a drink or snack as they wait to board their flight. Of the 14 lounges, six are affiliated with United Airlines, two with British Airways, while KLM, Air France, and American Airlines have one lounge each. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the facilities at these lounges but don’t have a membership, you should consider booking your flight with one of these airlines.

San Diego Airport is only about 3.5 miles from downtown San Diego. With that comes multiple ways to get to the city, but none is as fast as a taxi. They are available in abundance at the airport, and finding one is very easy. You can also choose to take the bus, which is slightly slower but significantly cheaper than a taxi. To get downtown, take the 992 at Terminal 2 E, and you’ll be dropped off at Broadway & State Street Station.

Due to the relatively short flight distance, multiple airlines are offering direct flights from Houston to San Diego. United Airlines and American Airlines are some of the airlines flying nonstop on this route. You can also choose to book a connecting flight to save a few bucks, but this will generally add about two hours to your journey.