HoustontoSan DiegoFlight Time
HOU–SAN · Nonstop
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 3h 17m, covering 1,310 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 07:30 to 21:20 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 17m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,310 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to San Diego
Southwest Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from HOU to SAN.
- First departure
- 07:30
- Last departure
- 21:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 07:3007:55 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to HOU flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for HOU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 20 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 3h 17m, based on the 1,310-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from San Diego?
Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1,310 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to San Diego?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to San Diego?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Houston to San Diego?
The HOU–SAN route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights from IAH
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT