Cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $108
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Nov 1 — Sat, Nov 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $108
Cheapest one-way flight $54
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Nov 13
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $54
Cheapest nonstop flights $357
United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Wed, Dec 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $368
United 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Houston is currently $368
Cheapest business class flights $1,004
American 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sat, Jan 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $1,004
Fastest flight 3 hr 44 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3 hr 44 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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $120–205
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–330

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Houston

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $265
    Typical price: $285–480
    69 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - IAH Every day
    842 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - IAH Every day
  • Southwest
    from $372
    Typical price: $365–680
    1353 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - HOU Every day
  • American
    from $325
    Typical price: $305–600
    611 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $469
    Typical price: $355–730
    206 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $340
    Typical price: $380–880
    24 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $108
    Typical price: $145–340
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - IAH Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 18 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 26 min 11 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 21 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 28 min 140 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Houston

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $120 to $205.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $265, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $372, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $325, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $469, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $340, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $108, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 8.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston starts at $108 from Sat, Nov 1 to Sat, Nov 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Thu, Nov 13.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
3 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Houston.
When should you fly to Houston, United States?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
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 is the best airline to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
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 69 nonstop flights and 842 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 1,353 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 611 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 206 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 24 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $265, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $372, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $325, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $469, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $340, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $108, flying from Nov 1 to Nov 8.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Houston?
United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.
  • There are 69 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Houston at price $368 is offered by United from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Houston?
United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.
  • There are 69 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.
When are direct flights from San Francisco to Houston available?
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Houston on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $357 from Thu, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 10 with United.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Francisco to Houston?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $1,004 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sat, Jan 17 with American.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $108 from Sat, Nov 1 to Sat, Nov 8.
How can I book business class trips from San Francisco to Houston?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Francisco to Houston next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Houston starts at $368 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with United.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Houston at price $368 is offered by United from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Houston?
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.

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