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$55+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sat 8/9
Sat 8/16
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Cheap 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 August 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$145
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$334
From Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 August 4, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:56 pmIAH - OAK
2 stops14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/92:39 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop13h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3$145
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/209:29 amIAH - SFO
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/225:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$199
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.
Thu 9/252:47 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2912:15 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$209
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:10 amIAH - SJC
2 stops29h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/256:35 amSJC - IAH
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/4$214
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/165:12 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Tue 8/196:50 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/3$215
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.
Sun 8/316:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/276:35 amSJC - IAH
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 8/316:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Fri 10/312:25 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 8/1$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.
Fri 9/125:59 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/158:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$262
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.
Thu 9/46:25 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 9/102:15 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
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.
Tue 9/26:45 amHOU - OAK
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/912:30 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/3$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.
Thu 9/41:25 pmHOU - SJC
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Wed 9/107:15 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$295
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:44 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/235:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/2$325

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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 August 4, 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

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/2

8:56 pm-9:40 am

2 stops14h 44m

Oakland

Tue 9/9

2:39 pm-5:50 am

1 stop13h 11m

$145

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/20

9:29 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

5:45 am-5:50 am

1 stop22h 05m

$199

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/25

2:47 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$209

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

7:10 am-10:45 am

2 stops29h 35m

San Jose

Thu 9/25

6:35 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$214

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/16

5:12 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

6:50 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$215

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

San Jose

Sat 9/27

6:35 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$216

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

San Jose

Fri 10/3

12:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$258

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

5:59 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

8:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$262

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/4

6:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

2:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$289

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/24

11:36 am-8:28 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:45 am-9:53 am

1 stop7h 08m

$289

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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 August 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area, 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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,620 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,912 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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