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Flight deals from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,666. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.R 1,522 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,522, select.
San Diego.R 1,797 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,797, select.
San Diego.R 1,907 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,907, select.
San Diego.R 1,973 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,973, select.
San Diego.R 1,978 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,978, select.
San Diego.R 2,285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,285, select.
San Diego.R 2,935 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 24 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,935, select.
San Diego.R 3,213 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,213, select.
San Diego.R 3,238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,238, select.
San Diego.R 3,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,254, select.
San Diego.R 3,261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,261, select.
San Diego.R 3,262 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,262, select.
San Diego.R 3,516 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,516, select.
San Diego.R 3,761 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,761, select.
San Diego.R 4,171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,171, select.
San Diego.R 4,568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,568, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 2,935
Jun
from R 1,973
Jul
from R 1,797
Aug
from R 1,522
Sep
from R 1,978
Oct
from R 2,285
Nov
from R 1,907
Dec
from R 3,516
Jan
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Feb
from R 3,761
Mar
from R 4,568
Apr
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Direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International

Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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Houston to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,522
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International is R 2,943. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International.
United, Lufthansa and Emirates fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International.
As of May 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to San Diego International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Diego International Airport on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • San Diego is two hours behind Houston and observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 51 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 06:09 Spirit Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:30 with United Airlines.

  • Leave enough time to catch your IAH to SAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Spirit Airlines has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Spirit Airlines on this route.

  • United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAH to SAN flights, with 80.99% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and SAN include:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Dallas Love Field Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • R 1,522 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,943. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAH to SAN.

  • The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from IAH to SAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

  • Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IAH:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • If you're coming in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Diego and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to SAN in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.

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