Houston to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical return was £372 per person and the lowest £332, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £332 |
| Typical (median) | £372 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 7 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from HoustonWorth it, if
San Diego
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $470 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 81–90°F, rain chance 4% or less
- Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar scores 8.6, includes breakfast and free cancellation
£1,047 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £709 + hotel £338, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 52m
The catch: Frontier's fare has one stop and takes 5h 52m out; the United nonstop takes 3h 22m but runs $731 per person.
Worth it if you'd trade a stop for the lower fare and want warm beach days; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £390 | F9 | with a stop | 40h 18m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £354 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 52m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £561 | F9 | with a stop | 23h 9m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £354 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 52m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £372 | F9 | with a stop | 5h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £441 | F9 | with a stop | 5h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £332 | F9 | with a stop | 19h 18m | Kiwi.com |
About San Diego
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
San Diego from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Houston to San Diego
What does a return from Houston to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £372 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was £332.
When is the best time to fly from Houston to San Diego?
San Diego is at its best in March, April, May, August, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer
Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to San Diego?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.