San Francisco Bay Area

$78+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

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HOU — SFO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/119:18 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop22h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/167:42 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/298:31 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:20 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/39:18 pm
IAH
-
SJC
2 stops38h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:20 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:31 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/207:02 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop21h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:00 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop6h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/32:36 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop7h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/128:00 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:20 am
SJC
-
IAH
2 stops17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$223
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:57 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:20 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop21h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:33 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop19h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/172:36 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop7h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/184:34 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:57 pm
SJC
-
IAH
2 stops22h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/189:47 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:42 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:00 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop20h 55m
Frontier
Sun 3/16:42 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop22h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/45:33 pm
IAH
-
STS
1 stop17h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/118:00 am
STS
-
IAH
1 stop7h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31$257

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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$294
From Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSanta Rosa

IAH - STS

IAHSTS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

5:33 pm-9:14 am

1 stop17h 41m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$257

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/21

10:00 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

6:55 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop4h 02m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

8:20 am-10:42 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

11:59 pm-5:51 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/18

7:20 am-9:54 am

Nonstop4h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-10:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

9:40 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:43 am-6:32 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/10

5:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop4h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

12:45 am-6:28 am

Nonstop3h 43m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop4h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-10:51 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

8:22 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

12:43 am-6:32 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

7:20 am-9:53 am

Nonstop4h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

12:43 am-6:32 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$269

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

3:10 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

12:05 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$279

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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, 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 $244). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 41% 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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 February 3, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1631 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 ($73), and Delta ($85).

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  • 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 $244). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$117Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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