Houston to San Diego (HOU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HOU–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,310 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h10-3h25 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Houston
| Metric | HOU→SAN | IAH→SAN | AUS→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 49 | 97 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
HOU–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to SAN
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to SAN is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Paso, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).