Cheap Flights from San Diego to Houston
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500–10,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-10
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-11
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
SAN - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,301 mi
2,093 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Santa Ana - Houston · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Houston · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Houston · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Houston · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Houston · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - IAH
First | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - IAH
First | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SAN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Houston.
San Diego and Houston are about 1,301 miles (2,093 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,301-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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