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

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San Diego to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,287 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and DWH, connecting options are available through 21 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
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Metric SAN→DWH SNA→DWH
Distance from SAN – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 43m
Departure OTP 96% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
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
1-stop connections21 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/Chicago
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, TUS, DAL, LAS, OKC, MSY, TUL, OAK, SDF, MDW, ATL, PBI, BNA, CMH, CLT, FXE, FLL, IAD, MIA, DFW and HND. 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.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).