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$130 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Overall average: $410
American Airlines
Thu 4/2Mon 4/6
SAN - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$377
Typical prices: $430-$588
Southwest
Tue 3/10Tue 3/17
SAN - HOU • Non-stop
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Security lines at SAN are manageable even at peak times.
Expect a 20-minute ride from HOU to downtown Houston.
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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, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 11:58 pm
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7h 40m
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8:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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$291American Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 19
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7:10 am - 3:50 pm
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6h 40m
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8:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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$304American Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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12:45 pm - 7:50 pm
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5h 05m
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8:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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$319American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 3:05 pm
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3h 30mnonstop
$377Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:41 pm - 11:58 pm
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5h 17m
1 stop
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8:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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$384American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
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6:20 am - 11:25 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 10:35 pm
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6h 55m
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$387Southwest
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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8:00 pm - 1:05 am
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3h 05mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 3:05 pm
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3h 30mnonstop
$392Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15
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9:00 am - 7:50 pm
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8h 50m
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8:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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$394American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:41 pm - 11:58 pm
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5h 17m
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4:20 pm - 8:37 pm
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6h 17m
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$397American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:30 pm - 11:35 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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5:20 am - 8:30 am
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5h 10m
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$398Southwest
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Planning a trip from San Diego to Hobby? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 Tuesdays 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 Monday 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 $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $473 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $407 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on SAN

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

Expert on HOU

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$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport was $130 for a one-way ticket and $291 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, Hawaiian Airlines, and American 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 $443 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 $475 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 $212 or less one-way and $404 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 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Hobby

 
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

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

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

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

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

My baby was crying uncontrollably for the longest time and the entire crew was SO supportive, I’m so appreciative of them. Thank you so much for the support during an exhausting moment. We got very lucky.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

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