Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes. Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Every week, there are 103 flights from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 06:09 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from SAN to IAH is 20:30 with United Airlines.
Heading off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between SAN and IAH:
San Antonio International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
C$72 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. A return flight starts at C$145. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from SAN to IAH, book your trip 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 20 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near SAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IAH:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Houston based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to visit Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SAN to IAH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Houston right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from SAN to IAH:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Houston to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Houston.