Houston to San Diego (DWH–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,287 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Houston to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,287 mi 3h 5m nonstop -2h behind

DWH–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Houston flights
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DWH → SAN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
SAN → DWH
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Houston

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric DWH→SAN IAH→SAN HOU→SAN
Distance from DWH – 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – 55 21
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 2m 3h 10m
Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights · Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights · Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston.
DWH: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

DWH–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWH to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,287 miles.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SAN to DWH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DWH to SAN

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to SAN is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,287 miles (2,071 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).