Find Cheap Flights from Houston to San Francisco (HOU - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$251	American 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Francisco is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 8 — Fri, May 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $428

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco takes 4 hr
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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–255
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–400

Popular airlines from Houston to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $265–470

70 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - SFO Every day

924 weekly connecting flights

IAH - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $252

Typical price: $310–560

1809 weekly connecting flights

HOU - SFO Every day
American

from $251

Typical price: $290–580

511 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - SFO Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $310–730

216 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $346

Typical price: $340–760

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $185–395

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 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 53 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. 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 $329, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $252, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $251, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $346, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $180, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco starts at $180 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Fri, May 22.

4 hr 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 70 nonstop flights and 924 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 1,809 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 511 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 216 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , 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) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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 $180. 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 $329, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $252, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $251, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $346, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $180, flying from May 7 to May 13.

United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.

There are 70 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 $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.

There are 70 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 $329 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15 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 $428 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $180 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

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 $251 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Francisco at price $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

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.