Houston to San Diego Flight Tickets

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About Houston - San Diego Flights

Find the best prices for flights between Houston (United States) and San Diego (United States) on Tripuck. We compare prices from hundreds of airlines to offer you the best options.

Houston has 3 airports, while San Diego has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.

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Houston - San Diego Flight Summary

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Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Cheaper tickets are usually available on weekdays and with early bookings.

Houston and San Diego - Airport Transportation

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

How to Get to the Airport

Bus 40: You can reach the airport in approximately 45-60 minutes with the METRO Bus 40 line departing from downtown Houston. Services run every 12-30 minutes.


Bus 500 (Express): You can reach the airport in approximately 30-45 minutes with the METRO Bus 500 line departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.


Taxi: It is possible to reach HOU by taxi from the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.


Uber/Lyft: You can book an Uber or Lyft from the city center to HOU. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.


Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center and reach HOU. The journey time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

How to Get to the Airport

Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (Downtown → IAH)

To travel from downtown to the airport using public transportation, you can again use the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express line. The bus departs from stops on Travis Street, Louisiana Street, or Smith Street in Downtown and goes directly to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends.


Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)

If you are staying in or around downtown Houston, you can first use METRORail to reach Downtown and then transfer to the 102 bus. For instance, traveling from the Museum District or Texas Medical Center to Downtown via the Red Line takes about 10–20 minutes, and then from Downtown to IAH with the 102 bus takes 50–70 minutes; you can plan a total journey of around 60–90 minutes.


Taxi: Getting to the airport from downtown Houston by taxi is quite easy. The travel time by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. You can take a taxi from taxi stands in the city center or call one via an app.


Uber/Bolt: It is also possible to reach the airport from downtown Houston using Uber or Bolt. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.


Car Rental: There are many car rental options available in the city center. You can easily reach the airport with a rented vehicle. Car rental offices are commonly found in the city center.

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

From Airport to City Center

Bus (Route 992): You can reach the Santa Fe Depot in the city center from San Diego International Airport with the Route 992 bus. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes. Services run every 15 minutes and operate every day from 04:00 to 00:00.


Free Shuttle (San Diego Flyer): You can reach the Old Town Transit Center from San Diego International Airport with the free San Diego Flyer shuttle. The journey takes about 10-15 minutes. Services run every 20-30 minutes and operate every day from 04:45 to 00:30.


Night Bus (Route 910): You can reach the city center at night with the Route 910 bus. The journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes and operate from 00:30 to 05:00.


Taxi: Taxi stands are located at the terminal exits, and the journey to the city center takes 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24/7.


Car Rental: Various car rental companies are available at the airport. The car rental center can be reached by a free shuttle, and the journey to the city center takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Houston - San Diego Flights

Houston to San Diego flight ticket prices vary depending on the season, airline, and how far in advance you book. Use the search form above to see the latest prices.
For Houston, you can use William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), APT Pranoto Airport (AAP), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). For San Diego, you can use San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
The flight duration from Houston to San Diego varies for direct flights. Connecting flights may take longer depending on the number of layovers.
Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate direct flights from Houston to San Diego.
Generally, off-season periods and weekdays offer more affordable tickets. Booking early can also help you save on prices.
Various airlines operate on this route. Search to see the latest prices.