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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$195	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $195
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights	$329	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway	$251	American 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Houston is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $428

Fastest flight	3 hr 43 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3 hr 43 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 San Francisco to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–255
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–400

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Houston

United

Nonstop

from $329

Typical price: $265–475

70 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - IAH Every day

895 weekly connecting flights

SFO - IAH Every day
Southwest

from $349

Typical price: $310–560

1567 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HOU Every day
American

from $251

Typical price: $285–590

534 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HOU, IAH Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $310–730

220 weekly connecting flights

SFO - HOU, IAH Every day
Frontier

from $195

Typical price: $185–410

22 weekly connecting flights

SFO - IAH Every day
Alaska

from $307

Typical price: $335–780

21 weekly connecting flights

SFO - IAH Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Houston

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $329, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $251, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $195, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $307, flying from May 4 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston starts at $195 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, May 13.

3 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Houston.
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 San Francisco to Houston 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 San Francisco to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 895 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,567 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston are:

American offers 534 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 220 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Houston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $329, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $251, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $195, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $307, flying from May 4 to May 11.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.

There are 70 United direct flights from San Francisco to Houston 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 San Francisco and Houston at price $251 is offered by American from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.

There are 70 United direct flights from San Francisco to Houston 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 San Francisco to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $329 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Houston, 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 San Francisco and Houston start at $428 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 24 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $195 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Houston, 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 San Francisco and Houston starts at $251 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Houston at price $251 is offered by American from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Houston, 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.