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      Flight deals from San Diego to Houston Hobby

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $305. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Houston.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
      Houston.$305 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.
      Houston.$319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
      Houston.$406 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.
      Houston.$416 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.
      Houston.$420 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.
      Houston.$420 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.
      Houston.$443 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.
      Houston.$496 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
      Houston.$689 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.
      Houston.$757 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.
      Houston.$777 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $777, select.
      Houston.$926 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $926, select.
      Houston.$1,010 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
      Houston.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
      Houston.$1,101 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 16 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,101, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Houston Hobby flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from $1,214
      Sep
      from $305
      Oct
      from $304
      Nov
      from $319
      Dec
      from $443
      Jan
      from $496
      Feb
      from $416
      Mar
      from $689
      Apr
      from $1,031
      May
      from $1,101
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      Direct flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby

      Southwest Airlines

      San Diego to Houston Hobby: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego to Houston below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Houston Hobby.

      Houston Hobby

      15km from central Houston
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      Houston George Bush Intercntl.

      25km from central Houston
      Cheapest
      from $188
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      Houston Ellington Field

      28km from central Houston
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      San Diego to Houston: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$304
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time3 hrs, 8 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week48

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby is $304. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      3 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Houston Hobby.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Diego to Houston Hobby.
      As of August 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from San Diego to Houston Hobby.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston Hobby but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Houston Hobby is Southwest Airlines .

      Travelling from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know

      • Start your trip at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the main airport in San Diego. Search for flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) that leave from this terminal.

      • 3 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport flight.

      • The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of San Diego. Houston Hobby Airport is located in Houston.

      • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 7:35pm. Go for the first SAN to HOU departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 6:30am if you'd rather not wait around.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from San Diego to HOU.

      • With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.

      Airports in San Diego

      San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • Reach your destination without the detour from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Direct flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are available from here.

      • When departing from SAN, you can take a direct flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport with Southwest Airlines.

      • Most travellers prefer to fly with Southwest Airlines between SAN and HOU.

      • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 70.92% of its services arriving on schedule.

      • Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

      • Searching for a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

      • 74% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on time.

      • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

      McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

      • From the centre of San Diego, CLD is roughly 48 kilometres away. When working out the best way to get there, find out if public transport is an option or if it's better to drive.

      • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your San Diego to HOU flight? Kick back in a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

      • Flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 88% of them touching down on schedule.

      About Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

      Getting from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston

      • Central Houston is around 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

      • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

      • $152 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport. Return flights start from $304. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

      • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Diego to HOU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

      • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

      • Finding a cheap plane ticket from San Diego to HOU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

      • Find an affordable flight from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

      The best time to fly from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

      • July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Plan your visit to Houston in December for a quieter experience.

      • The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your San Diego to HOU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Houston Hobby Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

      More about Houston

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Austin to check off its must-visit sights. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Corpus Christi is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.

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