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$87+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Southwest)

One-way from

$87
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$379
From San Francisco Bay Area to Houston Hobby
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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 October 22, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/46:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Wed 12/1011:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/46:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Sat 12/61:20 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/512:15 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/86:20 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/311:05 amOAK - HOU
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/511:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/22$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/126:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Wed 11/1911:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Thu 1/156:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/20$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/49:25 amSFO - HOU
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Sat 12/68:50 amHOU - SFO
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/22$275
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/186:30 amSJC - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Thu 12/255:55 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/56:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Fri 12/122:32 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/20$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/132:30 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 11/1712:55 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/132:30 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Sat 11/158:50 amHOU - SFO
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Fri 1/166:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/20$304

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 October 22, 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 1/7

9:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

4:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$211

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 12/4

6:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

11:50 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$247

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 1/6

8:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$265

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 12/4

9:35 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/6

4:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$266

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 12/3

6:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/5

11:50 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$283

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

8:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$297

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 12/4

4:50 pm-9:34 am

2 stops14h 44m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$299

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Mon 1/5

6:45 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/10

8:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$302

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 12/3

6:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/6

1:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$311

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 12/6

6:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/13

1:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$326

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 October 22, 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 at noon 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 October 19, 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 October 22, 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
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,129 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 8h. 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $119 and $160 on Delta and American Airlines, 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$113Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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