Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston
The best prices from San Francisco to Houston are usually found in August or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Houston
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to HO1 flight in 2022: compare San Francisco to Houston flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Houston.
SFO - IAH Price | $205 - $446 |
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IAH Temperature | 53.6 - 84.2 °F |
IAH Rainfall | 3.2 - 5.9 inches |
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 44% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $205 | From San Francisco to Houston |
| One-way from | $158 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Houston |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Houston?
Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 16% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Houston.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?
To save up to 10% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 37 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Houston from $362 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $416 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Houston from San Francisco average $369. You can even find prices in August for less than $369, as users have found deals to Houston from as low as $99. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Houston from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Houston (SFO - IAH)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Houston at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SFO to Houston flights for May, June
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San Francisco to Houston 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Houston from San Francisco found for this year
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Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Houston
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Non-stop flights to Houston from San Francisco
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Houston
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One-way flights to Houston from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Houston
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Houston flights.
What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Houston?
Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 8 different airlines.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
United Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Houston for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Houston for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $228, but on average you can expect to pay $273.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Houston for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Houston under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston is less than $383.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Houston for under $300?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Houston within the next 7 days for less than $300.
What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Houston?
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this San Francisco to Houston flight route?
The San Francisco to Houston flight path was viewed by 78 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Houston on average per day?
Per day, 24 flights depart from San Francisco to Houston on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 13% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 54% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Houston?
Departing from San Francisco to Houston will take you 3h 49m. The distance from San Francisco to Houston is about 1641 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $279 and $298, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Houston one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $149 and American Airlines from $158 one-way.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Houston?
The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston are Major Airline, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Houston?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Houston on time: ANA (86%), Air New Zealand (85%), Azul (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $142. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $274 on average our data indicates $814 when flying from San Francisco to Houston.
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Can I fly to Houston from San Francisco right now?
Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Houston.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Houston.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Houston.
Can I fly back to San Francisco from Houston?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Houston must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Houston are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Alternative routes for San Francisco to Houston
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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Houston choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Houston
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Houston
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 23%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 66%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 10%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |