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

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1,310 mi airlines 32/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 2m ago
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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
Prices
WN4076
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 AM
PDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN853
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 AM
PDT T1
12:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4372
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT T1
2:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4360
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
PDT T1
8:51 PM
CDT
3h 6m
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
WN1222
WN Southwest
7M8
8:47 PM
PDT T1
1:59 AM+1
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3290
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
WN2410
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
PDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2182
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 PM
CDT T3
11:24 PM
PDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Houston
1 carrier, 32 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,310 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 65 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 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 32 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h05-3h12 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (32 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,158
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
SAN → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SAN→HOU SNA→HOU PSP→HOU
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 32 1 1
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 59m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
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 3h 5m to 3h 12m.

SAN–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 12m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights32 out / 41 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 3h 5m to 3h 12m. The route covers 1,310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from SAN to HOU. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SCF, SAF, SBA, MRY, EGE, CRP, JAC, SFO, BZN, OKC, APF, SUN, PBI, CHS, OPF, RDU, CLT, YYZ, IAD, YVR, TEB, ORD, EWR, BOS, PIT, PHL, DFW, ATL, ELP, LAX, SAT, LAS, STL, OMA, AUS, PHX, BNA, DAL, IND, MDW, DEN, MCO, TUS, SMF, TPA, SLC, COS, OAK, MSY, MIA, MCI, ABQ, SJC, MSP, BWI, DCA, PVR, SJD, FLL, TUL, CMA, FTW, CMH 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 SNA, PSP and LGB. 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 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to HOU ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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