Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
San Diego is two hours behind Houston and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Each week, there are 51 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 06:09 Spirit Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:30 with United Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your IAH to SAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Spirit Airlines has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Spirit Airlines on this route.
United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAH to SAN flights, with 80.99% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and SAN include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
ر.ق. 371 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 652. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAH to SAN.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IAH:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're coming in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Diego and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to SAN in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.
