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$55+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
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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 agosto 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$112
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$362
From San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
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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 agosto 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
mar. 9/24:41 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/99:29 amIAH - SJC
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
dom. 9/72:39 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop13h 11mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/109:29 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
mar. 8/196:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/238:08 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
sáb. 8/236:34 amSFO - IAH
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
dom. 8/248:08 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/4$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
sáb. 9/2010:49 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/248:00 amIAH - SFO
2 stops12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/1412:18 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
dom. 8/176:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/2$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/278:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
mar. 9/25:59 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 9/212:47 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/58:33 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
sáb. 9/209:50 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
sáb. 9/273:35 pmHOU - OAK
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/3$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
vie. 9/1912:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 12mDelta
sáb. 10/411:22 amIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/4$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
jue. 9/43:50 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
mié. 9/103:15 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
mié. 9/37:15 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
mié. 9/1710:25 amHOU - SJC
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/3$295

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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 agosto 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

mar. 9/2

4:41 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 9/9

9:29 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$112

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

dom. 9/7

2:39 pm-5:50 am

1 stop13h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/10

9:29 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$144

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

mar. 8/19

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 8/23

8:08 pm-11:16 am

1 stop17h 08m

$219

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

sáb. 8/23

6:34 am-11:36 pm

1 stop15h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 8/24

8:08 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 11m

$240

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

mar. 8/26

6:00 am-4:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 8/29

2:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$240

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

sáb. 9/20

10:49 am-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/24

8:00 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 13m

$253

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

8:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 9/2

5:59 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$262

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

mar. 9/2

12:47 am-2:31 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 9/5

8:33 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$267

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

sáb. 9/20

9:50 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 9/27

3:35 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$270

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

vie. 9/19

12:45 am-9:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 10/2

7:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$289

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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 $331). 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 agosto 4, 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.

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 agosto 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,912 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

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  • 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 $55. Southwest flights start at $87 while deals on American Airlines start at $97 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 $331). 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 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 agosto 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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