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$148+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston

SFO — HOU
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston

Sun 11/229:11 pm -
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Deal found 11/8$306
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Find flight deals from San Francisco to Houston

Round-trip from

$306
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$490
From San Francisco to Houston
One-way flight from San Francisco to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

3:04 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 12/22

10:21 pm-9:13 am

2 stops32h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - HOU Houston Hobby

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

10:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - HOU Houston Hobby

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - HOU Houston Hobby

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 1/13

11:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

7:05 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - HOU Houston Hobby

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

2:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 12/28

6:35 pm-12:27 am

Nonstop3h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

7:15 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

San FranciscoHouston

SFO San Francisco - HOU Houston Hobby

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sun 12/20

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $364). Flying from San Francisco to Houston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Houston flights typically cost between $392 and $641 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $306 on Frontier (Nov 22-Dec 2).

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 140 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 early afternoon 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?

Booking 58 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 day to fly from San Francisco to Houston?

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. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Houston flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Houston trip
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.0 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 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Houston?

    Departing from San Francisco to Houston will take you 4h 02m. The distance from San Francisco to Houston is about 1631 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $146. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $250 and $264, respectively. Frontier is priced at 67% 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 $87 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $110 and Delta from $118 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 to Houston.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston (average of $364). Flying from San Francisco to Houston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Houston

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$343Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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