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$139+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco (SFO)

HOU — SFO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco

Thu 11/264:59 pm -
1 stop9h 44m
Sun 11/299:11 pm -
2 stops35h 28m
Deal found 11/3$288
Sat 11/1410:47 am -
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Tue 11/247:11 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$289
Tue 12/229:21 pm -
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Sat 12/269:46 pm -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 11/3$291
Sat 11/2110:59 pm -
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Fri 11/274:43 pm -
2 stops16h 44m
Deal found 10/31$292
Mon 11/2310:59 pm -
2 stops14h 02m
Thu 11/263:29 pm -
2 stops18h 03m
Deal found 11/1$293
Sun 11/223:44 pm -
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Thu 11/263:41 pm -
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Wed 12/92:22 pm -
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Fri 12/118:26 pm -
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Deal found 10/30$297
Mon 11/236:11 am -
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Tue 12/112:39 pm -
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Thu 12/249:21 pm -
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Mon 12/289:46 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$299
Wed 12/26:00 am -
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Sun 12/611:23 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 10/30$307

Find flight deals from Houston to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$288
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$409
From Houston to San Francisco
One-way flight from Houston to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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HoustonSan Francisco

HOU Houston Hobby - SFO San Francisco

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/30

7:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops7h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU Houston Hobby - SFO San Francisco

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

4:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU Houston Hobby - SFO San Francisco

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/31

8:50 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU Houston Hobby - SFO San Francisco

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/23

4:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU Houston Hobby - SFO San Francisco

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/23

5:30 am-10:45 am

2 stops7h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SFO San Francisco

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/8

6:10 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SFO San Francisco

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/14

8:37 am-11:00 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SFO San Francisco

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/9

2:45 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SFO San Francisco

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/11

2:45 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SFO San Francisco

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/4

7:55 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco (average of $392). Flying from Houston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 SFO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to San Francisco 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 51% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to San Francisco flights typically cost between $338 and $525 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $288 on Frontier (Nov 26-Nov 29).

How often are flights from Houston to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Houston and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

The best insider tips for Houston to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Houston to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Houston. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Houston to San Francisco in just under 4h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. The distance between Houston and San Francisco is about 1631 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $170, Frontier will fly you from Houston to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $220 and $232, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Francisco for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco (average of $392). Flying from Houston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$170Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$232Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$279Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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