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$160+ Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Galveston to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Galveston to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Galveston to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$327
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$477
From Galveston to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Galveston to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Galveston to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:51 amHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/205:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:45 amHOU - SFO
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 8/269:55 amSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$332
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Sun 8/318:30 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 21mSun Country Air
Thu 9/116:18 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop13h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/29$397

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Galveston

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

8:51 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

5:45 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$214

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

8:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

9:55 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$332

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

8:30 am-10:51 pm

1 stop16h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

6:18 pm-10:03 am

1 stop13h 45m

$397

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/30

6:30 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$160

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/19

8:58 am-5:03 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$163

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

11:20 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$169

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/19

10:22 am-5:32 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$235

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/21

7:48 pm-1:02 pm

3 stops43h 14m

$318

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Galveston to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Galveston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Galveston to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Galveston to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Galveston to San Francisco 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 G4L to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Galveston to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from Galveston to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Galveston to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Galveston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Galveston to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Galveston to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Galveston. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Galveston per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Galveston to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $163 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $168 and Southwest from $169 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Galveston to San Francisco?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Galveston to San Francisco 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 Galveston to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Galveston to San Francisco. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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