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

HOU Airport Page →
1,310 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3824
WN Southwest
73H
7:30 AM
CDT
8:40 AM
PDT
3h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2927
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
PDT
3h 15m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4486
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
PDT
3h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1402
WN Southwest
737
2:50 PM
CDT T5
4:00 PM
PDT
3h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2072
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
CDT T4
9:50 PM
PDT
3h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1385
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2536
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1849
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2034
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
CDT
3h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2287
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 AM
PDT T1
12:05 PM
CDT
3h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1542
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
PDT T1
6:35 PM
CDT
3h 20m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2615
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
PDT T1
9:35 PM
CDT
3h 15m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3212
WN Southwest
7M8
4:49 PM
PDT T1
9:52 PM
CDT
3h 3m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4675
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 PM
PDT T1
12:25 AM+1
CDT
3h 15m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 30m WN ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 37m WN AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 4h 46m CWGEJALBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m EJALXJWN ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 10m WN AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
TUL Tulsa 5h 31m WN AS Tulsa (TUL) to San Diego flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 37m WN ASWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 40m WN ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 57m WN AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to San Diego
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,310 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind

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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 737, 73H, 7M8 3h10-3h15 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (21 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
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,247
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 2 4 12
Weekly flights 21 55 56
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 2m 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 10m gate to gate.

HOU–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,310 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HOU to SAN: Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Love Field.
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 and Sun Country Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SAN is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).