Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $80
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Feb 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights $269
United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $269
Last-minute weekend getaway $333
United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Francisco is currently $333
Cheapest business class flights $999
United Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Thu, Mar 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $999
Fastest flight 4 hr 13 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco takes 4 hr 13 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Francisco is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–300
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–330

Popular airlines from Houston to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $265–470
    68 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - SFO Every day
    914 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $328
    Typical price: $325–630
    1425 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $289
    Typical price: $290–580
    524 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $289
    Typical price: $315–730
    178 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $170–375
    22 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $249
    Typical price: $350–790
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $135 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Francisco is $269, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $328, flying from Apr 23 to May 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $289, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $289, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $210, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $249, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco starts at $210 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.
4 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 68 nonstop flights and 914 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,425 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco are:
  • American offers 524 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 178 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Francisco is $269, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $328, flying from Apr 23 to May 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $289, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $289, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $210, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $249, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 30.
United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.
  • There are 68 United direct flights from Houston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Francisco at price $333 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.
  • There are 68 United direct flights from Houston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Houston to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $269 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $999 from Fri, Feb 27 to Thu, Mar 5 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $210 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29.
To book business class trips from Houston to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and San Francisco starts at $333 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Francisco at price $333 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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