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Travelers usually depart from George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, Houston, TX - Greyhound Station, Houston, TX Train Station, or Houston, TX - Brooke Smith when they travel from Houston to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, San Diego, CA Bus Station, San Diego, CA - Old Town, McClellan–Palomar, or San Diego, CA - La Jolla. The distance between Houston and San Diego is 2095 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Houston and San Diego have 276 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Check-in for a flight from Houston to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Houston to San Diego?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and San Diego takes around 3.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Houston and San Diego?
The flight distance between Houston and San Diego is 2095 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Houston and San Diego?
Several carriers operate flights between Houston and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and Bogotá, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa, Kelowna, Quebec City, Victoria, Saskatoon.
Which airports are there in Houston?
Houston is mainly served by George Bush Intercontinental. But there are other airports nearby, including William P. Hobby, Ellington, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Lake Charles Regional, Victoria Regional, Beaumont Municipal Airport, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Los Angeles International, John Wayne, Tijuana International, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Houston and San Diego?
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Airports near Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental
- Austin–Bergstrom International
- William P. Hobby
- Victoria Regional
- Lake Charles Regional
- Jack Brooks Regional
- Easterwood
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