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

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1,310 mi airlines 41/wk
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WN3290
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 35m
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WN2580
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1716
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2407
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3292
WN Southwest
B38M
12:35 PM
CDT T2
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN533
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
PDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3061
WN Southwest
73H
4:15 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3875
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2410
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2182
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 PM
CDT T3
11:24 PM
PDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN4359
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
PDT T1
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN4076
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 AM
PDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN853
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
PDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4372
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT T1
2:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4360
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
PDT T1
8:51 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WN4078
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
PDT T1
11:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1222
WN Southwest
7M8
8:47 PM
PDT T1
1:59 AM+1
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to San Diego
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,310 mi 3h 9m nonstop -2h behind 71 1-stop hubs

HOU–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,310 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 71 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 40 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h09-3h35 51%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,982
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → SAN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
94%
Return
SAN → HOU
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → SAN delays →

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 1 2 4
Weekly flights 41 51 90
Flight time 3h 9m 2h 51m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 51%
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 9m to 3h 35m.

HOU–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 9m to 3h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 32 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 9m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SAN. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, PSP, SNA, IAH, ICT, SBA, GJT, BJC, MRY, MKC, LVK, EGE, STS, SDF, APC, SUN, SEA, BZN, JAC, GSP, SJD, FCA, SFO, APF, BHM, OMA, PBI, MSP, YLW, YYC, YVR, IAD, SUA, RDU, YYZ, TEB, PHL, EWR, MSY, MIA, OAK, AUS, ABQ, SLC, DAL, LAS, ELP, PHX, DFW, DEN, SAT, TUS, LAX, SJC, ATL, MDW, BNA, MCO, MCI, BWI, TPA, IND, SMF, PDX, STL, DCA, COS, FLL, CMH and PVR. 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 Southwest 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 ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).