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

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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 34m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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
8:20 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Houston
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,310 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 110 1-stop hubs

SAN–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,310 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 738, 7M8, B38M 2h50-3h10 66%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 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, SAN to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
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 SAN to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,126
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 Houston from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SAN→HOU CLD→HOU SNA→HOU
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 39m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 10m.

SAN–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SAN to HOU. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SAF, FTW, SCF, VNY, TUS, PSP, APA, NTR, SBA, LFT, EGE, RIL, SGU, XNA, MRY, LNK, HDN, JAC, OKC, APC, HWD, STS, STP, PDK, CRP, FCA, SFO, BFI, SSI, PWK, GRR, ORL, BZN, RNO, CAE, AVL, MRK, SUN, GCM, MKE, SDF, YYC, TMB, FXE, CHS, APF, OPF, PBI, NAS, YHM, USA, ORD, CMH, CLT, SAV, SUA, HPN, YYZ, TEB, YVR, IAD, ORF, PHL, BED, EWR, SJO, BOS, YUL, MCI, ANU, OMA, LAX, JAX, BNA, PHX, DFW, LAS, SAT, ELP, MCO, ABQ, AUS, DEN, TUL, TPA, SMF, MDW, DAL, MSY, BWI, ATL, OAK, SLC, SJC, STL, CMA, COS, DCA, RDU, IND, MSP, MIA, FLL, PVR, SJD, PIT, MFE, HND and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from HOU to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to HOU

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to HOU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. 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

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).