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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,287 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and DWH, connecting options are available through 9 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to DWH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LAS ~5h 35m ATL ~7h 54m PBI ~8h 8m CMH ~8h 42m IAD ~9h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → DWH
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
DWH → SAN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · DWH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

SAN–DWH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DWH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 1,287 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to DWH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, ATL, PBI, CMH, IAD, MIA, AUS, DAL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from DWH to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SAN to DWH

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to DWH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to DWH ranges from 2 hours 30 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

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.