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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:27 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Houston takes 3h 12m, 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 San Diego to Houston range from $353 to $565, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $353 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $463 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $281 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $491 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Houston 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 San Diego to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $40:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from San Diego to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $528, a difference of $109.

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 San Diego and Houston. 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 51m, compared with 6h 15m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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.

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.