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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2407
WN Southwest
B38M
8:09 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2580
WN Southwest
737
8:15 AM
CDT T4
9:40 AM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1716
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2621
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3061
WN Southwest
738
4:37 PM
CDT T4
5:58 PM
PDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3875
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT T5
7:30 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2410
WN Southwest
7M8
8:57 PM
CDT
10:28 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4076
WN Southwest
738
7:10 AM
PDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN853
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
PDT T1
1:20 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1798
WN Southwest
B38M
12:05 PM
PDT T1
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4078
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
PDT T1
11:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2301
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
PDT T1
11:55 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to San Diego
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,310 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind 114 1-stop hubs

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, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 22 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h20-3h41 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (23 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to SAN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,258
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Houston

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric HOU→SAN IAH→SAN AUS→SAN
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 8
Weekly flights 22 60 74
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 14m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 41m.

HOU–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,310 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SAN. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, TRM, SAF, SCF, LGB, VNY, BUR, MKC, OKC, TUS, MFE, IAH, PSP, EAR, APA, SBA, ICT, GJT, HDN, EGE, SUS, APC, LVK, FAT, MRY, JAC, BJC, SUN, RST, HWD, STS, CCR, SNA, SFO, SRQ, AVL, PWK, SDF, GSP, SEA, ORL, BZN, ALO, FCA, MKE, PVR, BHM, SUA, PDX, BFI, CHS, GEG, SSI, PGD, OPF, APF, YLW, GCM, CLT, ORD, RIC, PBI, OMA, YYC, SJD, YVR, HPN, MMU, IAD, TEB, YYZ, BDL, PHL, BED, EWR, YUL, JFK, BOS, MSY, MCI, SJC, SLC, SAT, ATL, LAX, MSP, DFW, AUS, PHX, TPA, DEN, TUL, LAS, ELP, DAL, ABQ, OAK, JAX, MDW, STL, BWI, BNA, MCO, SMF, DCA, IND, FLL, PIT, MIA, COS, RDU, CMH, HND and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SAN to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH 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 HOU to SAN

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SAN ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).