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.
IAH — SFO
Oct 3 — Oct 101

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

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$45
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Houston to San Francisco
One-way flight from Houston to San Francisco

IAH - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

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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Cheap United Airlines 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

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/7

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/15

1 stop7h 32m

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IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/31

1 stop12h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 32m

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/6

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/15

1 stop7h 32m

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IAHSFO

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Sat 11/4

1 stop13h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 12/6

1 stop6h 17m

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/8

1 stop11h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 11/14

1 stop9h 24m

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IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/18

1 stop15h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 10/24

1 stop8h 10m

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

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Sat 11/11

1 stop8h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 11/15

1 stop7h 32m

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/7

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 11/11

1 stop5h 22m

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/24

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 1/4

1 stop15h 22m

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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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

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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Alternative routes for Houston to San Francisco

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Houston to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$142Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$149Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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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 departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
31%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
37%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
21%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

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
Sunday0daily flights
Monday1daily flight
Tuesday1daily flight
Wednesday1daily flight
Thursday1daily flight
Friday1daily flight
Saturday0daily flights

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