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$145+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hobby (HOU)

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Hobby

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/512:30 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 3/98:20 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/293:52 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 5/48:21 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/245:40 am
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/316:00 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/248:00 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 3/312:18 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/209:30 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop10h 31m
Delta
Mon 2/235:19 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 5/66:20 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sun 5/106:25 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:05 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Wed 2/255:10 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:10 am
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 3/106:00 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/297:20 am
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 5/136:35 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 4/297:20 am
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/3011:00 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:30 pm
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Tue 3/34:40 pm
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$333
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:30 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop17h 00m
Southwest
Thu 2/261:40 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$334

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Hobby (HOU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$331
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Hobby 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

3:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

6:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

9:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

6:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

$328

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

7:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/30

11:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$328

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

10:35 pm-10:23 am

1 stop9h 48m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/18

11:33 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$344

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

5:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

9:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$344

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

9:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

6:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$357

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/4

8:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$357

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

12:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

5:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$359

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

12:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/5

12:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$359

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

5:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

$359

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/28

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Hobby

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Hobby in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Hobby

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Hobby. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, you should look to book at least 64 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Hobby. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston Hobby per day. 6 airlines have flights to Houston Hobby from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport in 5h 40m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Houston Hobby Airport are separated by a distance of 1645 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip from $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $198, and Spirit Airlines, from $207. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport is Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 San Francisco to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Hobby. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$207Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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