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SAN–IAH · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH) is about 3h 16m, covering 1,301 miles. United Airlines flies the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 06:15 to 17:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 16m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,301 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Houston
United Airlines operates 4-5/day flights from SAN to IAH. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 17:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to SAN flights — 4-5/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 33 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 San Diego to Houston?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH) is about 3h 16m, based on the 1,301-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Houston?
San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH) is about 1,301 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Houston?
United Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Houston?
The SAN–IAH route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU