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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 2:29 am.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego takes 3h 24m, covering 1,310 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 Hobby Airport to San Diego range from $403 to $530, with an average of $465 over the past 12 months. Anything below $403 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $465 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 $465 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $237 to $888. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 54% 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 Hobby Airport to San Diego usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $441 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $80.

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 Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and San Diego.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 34m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to San Diego flights:

• 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:

• 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.