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Among airlines operating San Diego to Houston 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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from San Diego to Houston usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $246 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $487 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% 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 19% on the San Diego to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $95. 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 San Diego to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $459. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Houston takes 3h 14m, 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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 6h 18m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Houston range from $344 to $554, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

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