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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $239-$461
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Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $129-$263
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Mon 8/10
SAN - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $253 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Hobby (SAN-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Hobby that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Hobby

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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$270Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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$275Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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$276Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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$279Southwest
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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$280Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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$284Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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$285Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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$286Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Hobby to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport is August, where tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $541 and $486 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $389, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Hobby

 
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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Hobby

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FAQs for booking San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • What is the most convenient means of transportation to the city center from the HOU Airport?

    The airport and the areas immediately around it are served by the METRO Bus 102, which then carries on to the METRO station in the heart of the city. The price of the fare is about $1.25. The travel time to the central business district ranges from 50 to 90min.

  • Are there rental car companies near HOU Airport?

    Rental cars are available on-site at Houston Hobby Airport, or passengers may arrange for transportation to and from the airport. On-site, there are more than ten different vehicle rental firms to choose from. Rental firms are located off-site, however, they do provide pick-up services at the airport. Pick-up services are available at Houston Airport for voyaging passengers who need off-site rental vehicle assistance. Make arrangements in advance to receive a free ride to their respective locations.

  • Is there a place to sleep at San Diego Airport?

    Since most of the seating choices have armrests, you should bring along something comfortable to sleep on in case you have to do it on the floor. Those who want to sleep landside can go to the check-in area in the northwest corner of Terminal 2 or take a seat on one of the circular armrest-free seats in the baggage claim area.

  • Are there parking services at SAN Airport?

    Near the terminals, parking at San Diego International Airport may be purchased by the hour or by the day. Terminal Lots 1 and 2 may be found just in front of each terminal door.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport was $145 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Houston Hobby Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Houston Hobby Airport, also known as Houston Hobby.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Houston Hobby Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Houston, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Houston are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $476 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston Hobby Airport from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less one-way and $351 or less round-trip.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), travelers departing from Terminal 2 have access to the Aspire Lounge, independent of the travel class that they are traveling in or the airline that they are flying with. Guests at this lounge have access to a wide array of services, including free access to high-speed Internet, gratis showers, specialized work areas and facilities, and an extensive assortment of food and beverages.
  • SAN lactation rooms are placed outside security checkpoints. Terminal 1 has two nursing rooms, whereas Terminal 2 contains one nursing room. Each nursing room is equipped with a hand-washing station, electrical outlets, comfy chairs, artwork, a child's seat, and dim lighting.
  • Your pet will have no trouble relieving itself at San Diego International Airport (SAN) thanks to the airport's facilities that have been particularly developed for this purpose. The next time you travel with an animal, you may stop at any one of the seven Pet Relief Areas that are available. These places have a variety of amenities, like fake grass, waste bags for pets, and even a fire hydrant.
  • There are cash machines available for use positioned across the SAN Airport. Depending on the policies of your bank, you may be required to pay additional fees. Baggage carts are available for use at each terminal's baggage claim area as well as the areas adjacent where passengers drop off their bags.
  • Passengers may request wheelchair service at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) from their airline during the booking process. Wheelchair service is available by most airlines. Each airline has its own website dedicated to special help, which you may access here.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Hobby

 
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Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

10.0 ExcellentK, Jun 2026
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Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

The crew and flight went well. My issue was internal communications. I had a connecting flight that initially was changed to a later time since first flight was delayed, then they changed back to original time because “the captain thought hed make it”. Upon arrival at connecting airport, the flight attendant assured that the connecting flight was still there and I should run to the gate after deplaning…well that was inaccurate. The plane had departed and gate was empty. I was stuck at airport 4 hours hungry and irritated and also had to again cancel my transportation plans at destination. After informing the help desk I was given a dry oh well and a measly $15 food voucher that barely could afford anything at that airport.

There were over 40 people in the “preboard” group. It’s not fair for southwest to charge for an upgraded boarding fee (a1-a15) and then let over 40 people board before.

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

We had an awful experience getting our bags checked in. Frontier’s check in on the app manipulated us into buying the business package because that was the only option available for a checked bag which included two checked bags per person which we did not need. Upon arriving to the airport, we stood in line for what seemed like forever at the baggage check in and there was no one available at the counter. We were first in line and we were afraid we were going to miss our flight due to the baggage attendant being late. After realizing there were a lot of other people waiting at the baggage check in and no one available. I reached out to Frontier and could not get any customer service so I had to call the airport to page the baggage attendant to send someone to the counter to check in our bags before we were able to go through security , I finally spoke to the attendant at the counter and explained to her that we had to pay for two checked bags person a total of six bags when we only had a total of three bags between three people she said to reach out to Frontier and they would issue a refund for the three bags that we paid for and did not need. I reached out to Frontier which I was not able to reach anybody by phone so I had to go through their automated chat feature, which sent me around in circles until I finally reached a representative to assist me. I explained to them what happened and they explained that they were not able to assist me. I continued to push the issue with them as this was very frustrating and they finally put in a customer service ticket where we were issued a flight credit and we were so disappointed because after this experience, we NEVER want to fly Frontier again, and we do not want a credit that we will not use. Frontier charged us almost $500 for us to check three bags which is absolutely absurd! The customer service agents were not able to offer anything else other than a flight credit and I do not feel like my frustrations were truly heard , we will never use Frontier Airlines again ! Truly Theft by Manipulation! They should be ashamed!

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

I didn't like anything about the flight It was my first time and definitely my last time boarding a frontier flight. Their counter agents need training and they need to learn to communicate regularly and respectfully

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

I did not enjoy the trip home on Frontier for several reasons: there is too much cost besides the flight, which was more than I would normally pay, then having to pay for luggage, and carry-on, seat (if you want to reserve when booking) then you must pay over $3 for a can of soda, and $4 for a snack. A cup of water is free.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

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