Direct flights from San Diego to Houston

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Houston

United States

United States

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance
1,299 miles  ·  (2,091 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 21 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

San Diego to Houston Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Diego to Houston. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SAN to IAH, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Houston

What is the best time to visit Houston?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Houston is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Houston any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from San Diego to Houston

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Diego to Houston

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Diego SAN to Houston IAH, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Diego to Houston

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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San Diego to Houston Flights

Flights from SAN to IAH are operated 33 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:09 - 17:42. The earliest flight departs at 06:09, the last flight departs at 17:42. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Diego to Houston takes 3 hours and 21 minutes. The flight distance between San Diego and Houston is 1,299 miles (or 2,091 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Houston?

There are 2 airports in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

How many flights per week are there from SAN to IAH?

There are 33 flights per week flying from San Diego to Houston (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Houston?

3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Houston.

How far is Houston from San Diego?

The distance from San Diego to Houston is 1,299 miles (2,091 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SAN airport to IAH airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from San Diego to Houston.

What alliances have direct flights from San Diego to Houston?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Diego to Houston.

What classes are available from San Diego to Houston?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Diego to Houston?

Aircraft types that fly from San Diego to Houston:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

What is the earliest flight departing from San Diego to Houston?

The earliest flight departs at 06:09 from San Diego and arrives at 11:33 at Houston.

What is the latest flight available from San Diego to Houston?

The latest flight departs at 17:42 from San Diego and arrives at 22:52 at Houston.

Popular flights from San Diego via Houston

Non-stop flights from SAN to IAH

1,299 miles (2,091 km)  ·  3h 21m

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