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$64+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 abril 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$360
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/286:36 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/45:45 amOAK - IAH
2 stops9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$164
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/249:05 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/284:28 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$192
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/176:36 amIAH - SJC
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/214:28 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/93:13 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
mar. 5/133:34 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 5/289:05 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop16h 16mFrontier
jue. 5/292:33 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop23h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/145:36 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
lun. 5/199:35 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/1512:50 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
mar. 7/2211:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/29$227
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
dom. 5/2512:32 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/36:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/2910:02 amHOU - OAK
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/45:45 amOAK - HOU
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
lun. 7/285:50 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops16h 39mAlaska Airlines
mié. 8/611:00 amSFO - IAH
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$303
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/156:42 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 26mSun Country Air
dom. 6/2211:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/289:30 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/410:50 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309

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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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 5/28

6:36 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

mié. 6/4

5:45 am-4:53 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$164

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 5/24

9:05 pm-11:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

San Jose

mié. 5/28

4:28 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 03m

$192

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 5/17

6:36 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 29m

San Jose

mié. 5/21

4:28 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 03m

$193

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 5/9

3:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

3:34 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$206

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 5/28

9:05 pm-11:21 am

1 stop16h 16m

San Jose

jue. 5/29

2:33 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$211

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 5/14

5:36 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

9:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 10m

$217

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

mar. 7/15

12:50 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

mar. 7/22

11:59 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$227

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/25

12:32 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

mar. 6/3

6:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$276

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

jue. 5/29

10:02 am-8:14 pm

2 stops36h 12m

Oakland

mié. 6/4

5:45 am-8:48 am

2 stops25h 03m

$280

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 7/28

5:50 pm-8:29 am

2 stops16h 39m

San Francisco

mié. 8/6

11:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops17h 20m

$303

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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 $393). 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 abril 29, 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($64), American Airlines ($102), and Frontier ($105).

  • 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?

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    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, 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 $393). 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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