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

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Houston to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,287 mi 3h 5m nonstop -2h behind 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DWH and SAN, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
PSP ~4h 50m SNA ~5h 15m LAS ~5h 49m DAL ~6h 15m SLC ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DWH → SAN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
SAN → DWH
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
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 0 2 3
Weekly flights 1 51 41
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 51m 3h 9m
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,287 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DWH to SAN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SNA, LAS, DAL, SLC, DFW, BNA, PBI, ATL, CMH, TPA, IAD, MIA, BWI and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,287 miles (2,071 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).