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$164+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco

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

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 8/215:30 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/243:00 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/36:38 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1012:26 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 6/205:40 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 6/242:55 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/206:48 pm
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 6/2311:29 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 7/185:10 pm
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Thu 7/3010:10 am
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Thu 6/45:00 am
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/247:10 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/3010:55 pm
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/247:10 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Thu 5/2810:55 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/208:45 am
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/3010:55 pm
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 6/45:15 am
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 6/82:15 pm
SFO
-
HOU
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/198:45 am
HOU
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Wed 5/2711:25 pm
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/268:45 am
HOU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/3010:55 pm
SFO
-
HOU
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$374

Find flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Southwest)

One-way from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$341
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/23

1:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$349

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

6:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

4:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$349

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/16

6:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

4:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

$354

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/18

10:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop11h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

5:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$354

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/27

5:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

8:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$383

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/1

6:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

2:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$383

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/4

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

11:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 45m

$383

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

8:20 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

5:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$414

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/22

8:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

4:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$463

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/8

8:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

5:55 am-4:40 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$472

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to San Francisco

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 Hobby to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco 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 Houston Hobby Airport-San Francisco 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 Hobby to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 67 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 Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $340). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco 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
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,465 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,678 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 6 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in 5h 20m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1645 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $148, Frontier will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $184 and $186, respectively. Frontier is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $99 and $108, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco (average of $340). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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 Hobby to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to San Francisco. 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$252Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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