Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston
SFO — HOU
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $425 |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?
Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston (average of $363). Flying from San Francisco to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 HOU?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 23, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Houston. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Houston 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.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Houston delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Houston flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Houston flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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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 September 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$140 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$453 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$483 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$343 | Average$436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |