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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and San Diego.

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $439 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 1:53 am.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 75% above the route average of $465. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego takes 3h 18m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $277 to $1,116. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 5h 48m via Los Angeles (LAX) 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Diego range from $420 to $530, with an average of $465 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.