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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 9:06 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 2:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 31m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to San Diego takes 3h 31m, covering 1,303 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 to San Diego range from $375 to $541, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $451 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $474 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Houston 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–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to San Diego flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Houston to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from Houston to San Diego may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually 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 to San Diego route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from Houston to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Houston to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $110.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 5h 58m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 08m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston (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 to San Diego flights:

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