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$72+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/232:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:48 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/2411:32 amIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/319:30 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/193:48 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:45 amIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/222:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/51:29 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops33h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/246:45 amIAH - SFO
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$302
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:32 amIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/232:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Wed 1/712:49 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/223:48 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Tue 1/67:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/232:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Sun 1/49:56 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops46h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$324
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:32 amIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2511:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Mon 1/126:15 amOAK - HOU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$374

Find flight deals from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$428
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Houston

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-5:46 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$269

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Oakland

Sat 1/24

11:20 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

9:32 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

4:10 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$269

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/9

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Oakland

Sat 1/17

11:20 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/15

12:28 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:45 am-6:28 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/2

12:30 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:45 am-6:28 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:56 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$272

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 35m

Oakland

Thu 1/22

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$279

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 15m

Oakland

Mon 1/26

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$279

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/17

9:50 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

10:52 am-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$279

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $95). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $220). 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 HOU to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,053 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,187 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 4h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1638 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($55), Frontier ($68), and Delta ($85).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $95). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $220). 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 Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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