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$135+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/313:25 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/72:00 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:36 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1810:10 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:15 amHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/295:15 amSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:10 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$479
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/185:50 amOAK - HOU
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Mon 1/52:05 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$484
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/234:45 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 1/79:05 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/2611:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/268:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Thu 1/16:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/17$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/304:45 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sat 1/31:45 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/59:05 amHOU - SFO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$526
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/297:45 amOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:40 amHOU - OAK
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/252:35 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/287:00 amHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$539

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$480
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 1/28

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$269

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

3:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 05m

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/26

5:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$276

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 2/2

10:20 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$279

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 1/13

6:50 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

$283

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

9:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$284

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

3:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$284

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

12:17 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 48m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

12:47 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:46 am-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/20

5:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

5:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $87). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 XIH to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

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 Bay Area to Hobby. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport will take you 3h 40m. San Francisco Bay Area and Houston Hobby Airport are separated by a distance of 1638 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $63 and $91 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport is San Francisco - Houston Hobby. You may also consider San Jose - Houston Hobby or Oakland - Houston Hobby.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Hobby.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $87). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 Bay Area to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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