HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Houston

$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Fri 6/20
Fri 6/27
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$452
From San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/284:22 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/72:44 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$218
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:01 amSJC - IAH
1 stop16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/106:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2211:20 amSFO - IAH
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/266:45 amIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:00 amOAK - IAH
1 stop21h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/236:45 amIAH - OAK
2 stops18h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/209:43 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop16h 29mFrontier
Sun 6/228:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/64:25 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/188:51 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:00 amOAK - IAH
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/135:12 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop15h 30mDelta
Wed 10/17:15 amIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/14$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:15 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Thu 8/216:34 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/14$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:49 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/15$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/410:45 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/187:25 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/13$297

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Mon 7/28

4:22 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/7

2:44 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$218

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 7/8

11:01 am-5:55 am

1 stop16h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

$221

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

11:20 am-5:35 am

1 stop16h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/26

6:45 am-7:44 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$234

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-5:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/23

6:45 am-11:33 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$234

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

5:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/15

5:09 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$247

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

4:25 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 52m

$259

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/18

8:51 am-4:43 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$259

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/13

5:12 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$273

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:50 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

6:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$286

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

9:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop10h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/15

1:05 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/13

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 XIH to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated June 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,285 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,499 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Frontier flights start at $100 while deals on American Airlines start at $135 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston is San Francisco - Houston Hobby. You may also consider San Francisco - Houston George Bush Intcntl or San Jose - Houston Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Los Angeles to Hobby flights
San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Los Angeles to George Bush Intcntl flights
Burbank to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Santa Ana to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Ontario to Hobby flights
Los Angeles to Austin flights
Ontario to George Bush Intcntl flights
Los Angeles to Love Field flights
San Francisco to Hobby flights
Ontario to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Jose to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Francisco to George Bush Intcntl flights
Santa Ana to Hobby flights
San Francisco to Austin flights
Los Angeles to San Antonio flights
San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Burbank to Hobby flights
Santa Ana to George Bush Intcntl flights
Oakland to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Burbank to George Bush Intcntl flights
Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Jose to Hobby flights
Sacramento to Hobby flights
Las Vegas to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Diego to Austin flights
San Diego to Hobby flights
San Jose to George Bush Intcntl flights
San Francisco to Love Field flights
Ontario to Austin flights
San Diego to George Bush Intcntl flights
Sacramento to George Bush Intcntl flights
Oakland to Hobby flights
Fresno to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Las Vegas to Hobby flights
San Jose to Austin flights
Reno to Hobby flights
Oakland to George Bush Intcntl flights
San Francisco to San Antonio flights
Las Vegas to El Paso flights
Santa Ana to Austin flights
Burbank to San Antonio flights
Ontario to San Antonio flights
Las Vegas to George Bush Intcntl flights
Long Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Ontario to Love Field flights
Palm Springs to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Oakland to Austin flights
Fresno to San Antonio flights

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston. 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 June 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.