Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco (SFO) from $45
This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
How to find the cheapest flight from Houston to San Francisco (SFO)
All the information you need to plan the best HO1 to SFO flight in 2023: compare Houston to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.
Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $258 |
One-way from | $45 |
IAH - SFO Price | $258 - $436 |
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SFO Temperature | 51.8 - 62.6 °F |
SFO Rainfall | 0 - 4.4 inches |
How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to San Francisco?
To save up to 48% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Houston to San Francisco from $439 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $572 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Francisco?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Houston in January are about $378 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $218.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Francisco (IAH - SFO)?
When flying from Houston 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.
Cheap Delta flights from Houston to San Francisco
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Houston
The cheapest one-way flights from Houston to San Francisco
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Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco
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Tue 11/7
1 stop12h 30m
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Wed 11/15
1 stop7h 32m
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Tue 10/31
1 stop12h 27m
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Wed 11/1
1 stop8h 32m
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Mon 11/6
1 stop13h 15m
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Wed 11/15
1 stop7h 32m
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Sat 11/4
1 stop13h 13m
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Wed 12/6
1 stop6h 17m
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Wed 11/8
1 stop11h 22m
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Tue 11/14
1 stop9h 24m
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Wed 10/18
1 stop15h 59m
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Tue 10/24
1 stop8h 10m
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Sat 11/11
1 stop8h 01m
San Francisco
Wed 11/15
1 stop7h 32m
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HOU - SFO
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Tue 11/7
1 stop8h 23m
San Francisco
Sat 11/11
1 stop5h 22m
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Sun 12/24
1 stop8h 43m
San Francisco
Thu 1/4
1 stop15h 22m
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Houston to San Francisco flights.
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 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
Can I find flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $109.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to San Francisco under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco is less than $409.
Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to San Francisco for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to San Francisco?
Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from Houston to San Francisco on average per day?
On average 32 flights depart from Houston to San Francisco per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 16% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 22% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Houston to San Francisco?
Frontier can get you from Houston to San Francisco in just under 12h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Houston and San Francisco is about 1641 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $88, 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. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Francisco for 76% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to San Francisco?
The most popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Houston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $835, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San Francisco), is priced around $96.
What does IAH to SFO mean?
Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is IAH and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco
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Hourly flight availability from Houston to San Francisco
See what time of day planes typically take off from Houston to San Francisco
| 11%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 31%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 37%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 21%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Houston to San Francisco
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Houston to San Francisco
| Sunday | 0daily flights |
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| Monday | 1daily flight |
| Tuesday | 1daily flight |
| Wednesday | 1daily flight |
| Thursday | 1daily flight |
| Friday | 1daily flight |
| Saturday | 0daily flights |
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