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$112+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

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SFO — IAH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

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Fri 8/226:26 amSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Mon 8/257:12 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$232
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Fri 9/52:17 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$233
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Wed 9/36:50 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Sun 9/76:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$234
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Fri 9/121:15 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop19h 54mFrontier
Mon 9/155:07 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$235
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Thu 10/305:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Sun 11/26:46 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop28h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$236
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Fri 9/262:12 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/27:10 amIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$237
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Tue 9/167:10 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Sun 9/216:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$238
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Fri 8/226:26 amSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Sat 8/238:08 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$239
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Tue 8/196:50 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Sun 8/248:08 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$240
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Fri 10/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Tue 11/184:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$241
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Wed 9/38:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/95:59 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$242
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Sun 8/1710:11 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop18h 08mFrontier
Thu 8/216:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$243

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Fri 9/12

10:49 am-2:21 pm

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Fri 9/19

12:52 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 27m

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Mon 9/8

5:45 am-11:23 pm

2 stops15h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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10:02 pm-9:50 am

1 stop13h 48m

$233

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Thu 8/21

5:45 am-5:23 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$233

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SFO - IAH

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Sat 11/8

10:33 am-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/16

6:46 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop24h 08m

$234

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

8:21 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop25h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

11:36 am-10:27 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$234

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SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

1:15 pm-11:09 am

1 stop19h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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7:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$234

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

7:55 pm-5:14 am

1 stop7h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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4:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$235

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

6:50 am-8:42 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

12:52 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$235

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

7:07 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/2

5:07 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$237

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-9:14 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/30

7:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$239

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport trip
Airports
SFO

For a quick check-in, use the mezzanine level checkpoint at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, accessible from the Terminal 1 AirTrain station.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston, consider Uber or Lyft from Terminals A, B, or C. It takes about 25 minutes by car.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to George Bush Intcntl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IAH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,046 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,217 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston George Bush Intcntl from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston George Bush Intcntl should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl from 5 different airlines.

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    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $123 and $183 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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