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Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco (SFO) from $70

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
HOU — SFO
May 21 — May 281
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The best prices from Houston to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 May 16, 2024.

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September

Round-trip from

$267

One-way from

$70
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to San Francisco?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to San Francisco?

To save up to 93% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Houston to San Francisco from $240 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $465 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Houston in September are about $393 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $183.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Francisco (IAH - SFO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Frontier flights from Houston to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Houston and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found from Houston to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$140
Tue 8/137:30 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Sat 8/1712:58 amSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$143
Thu 8/156:00 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Sat 8/1712:58 amSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$149
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Thu 5/3012:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$152
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Wed 5/2912:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$153
Sun 6/912:58 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 01mFrontier
Tue 6/1112:14 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$164
Sat 6/19:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Tue 6/47:49 amSFO - IAH
1 stop29h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$165
Wed 9/182:24 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Wed 9/257:42 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$167
Wed 5/292:31 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$168

Cheap United Airlines flights from Houston to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Houston and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Houston to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 7/308:45 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/612:45 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$279
Tue 6/185:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2412:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$285
Wed 8/149:35 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1812:35 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$289
Tue 8/68:45 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1011:59 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$311
Wed 6/128:45 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1812:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$317
Sat 6/85:07 amIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/106:30 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$319
Fri 7/1212:22 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/166:32 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$329
Thu 5/305:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/311:59 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$339
Thu 5/306:08 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/34:25 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$349

Cheap Houston to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Houston to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Houston to San Francisco in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$140
Fri 6/74:14 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$141
Wed 5/298:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Sat 6/15:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$142
Fri 6/74:14 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$143
Thu 6/610:48 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Tue 6/1112:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$146
Fri 6/78:09 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$149
Sat 6/19:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$150
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Thu 5/3012:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$152
Fri 5/3110:03 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop27h 56mFrontier
Wed 6/510:30 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$153

Houston to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Houston and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Houston to San Francisco in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$140
Fri 6/74:14 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$141
Wed 5/298:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Sat 6/15:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$142
Fri 6/74:14 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$143
Thu 6/610:48 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Tue 6/1112:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$146
Fri 8/1611:13 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Sat 8/1711:43 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$148
Fri 6/78:09 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Mon 6/105:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$149
Sat 6/19:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$150
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Thu 5/3012:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$152

Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Houston

Discover non-stop flight options from Houston to San Francisco. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from Houston to San Francisco. Users seeking other options on flights from Houston to San Francisco should update the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 9/1810:02 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/2412:35 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$269
Tue 6/185:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2412:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$285
Wed 8/149:35 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1812:35 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$289
Wed 6/125:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1812:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$308
Sat 6/83:27 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/106:30 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$309
Fri 7/1212:22 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/166:32 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$329
Thu 5/305:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/311:59 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$339
Thu 8/297:30 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/16:30 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$349
Tue 7/169:35 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2312:45 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$359

Houston to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Houston to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Houston to San Francisco. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/2512:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$140
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Thu 5/3012:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$152
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Wed 5/2912:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$153
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Mon 5/279:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop23h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$164
Sat 5/2510:44 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Mon 5/2712:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$170
Sat 5/256:55 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Thu 5/3010:07 amSFO - IAH
1 stop28h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$175
Sat 5/2510:44 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Tue 5/2811:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$180
Thu 5/239:35 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop28h 24mFrontier
Wed 5/2912:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop17h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$193
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Mon 5/275:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$198

One-way flights to San Francisco from Houston

Search for one-way flight options from Houston to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Houston to San Francisco. Users needing a return flight from Houston to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
Wed 8/145:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$70
Thu 8/156:00 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$74
Sat 6/157:45 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$75
Tue 6/410:52 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$76
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$76
Mon 6/107:07 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$77
Sat 6/19:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$79
Sun 6/99:56 amHOU - SFO
1 stop24h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$80
Wed 5/298:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$80

Find flights from Houston to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$143 - $381

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/13

1 stop6h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

1 stop15h 33m

$143

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/15

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 8/17

1 stop15h 33m

$149

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/9

1 stop12h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 6/11

1 stop8h 11m

$164

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/7

1 stop13h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 6/18

1 stop24h 44m

$270

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/30

1 stop6h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 8/6

Nonstop3h 51m

$279

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/19

1 stop11h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop10h 26m

$291

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/1

1 stop6h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 6/4

1 stop7h 52m

$304

Houston HobbySan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 7/15

1 stop14h 39m

$309

Houston George Bush IntcntlSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/4

2 stops17h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 6/11

1 stop7h 20m

$381

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When is the best time to book a flight from Houston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 12 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Houston to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $76 while a round-trip flight costs $254. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco (average of $267). Flying from Houston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$296

May

$316

June

$382

July

$364

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$267

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 May 16, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco, such as Frontier, United Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,919 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Houston?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Houston. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $143, but on average you can expect to pay $167.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco is less than $359.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to San Francisco for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to San Francisco?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Houston to San Francisco on average per day?

    On average 23 flights depart from Houston to San Francisco per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 35% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 13% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 52% of flight departures

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

    Frontier can get you from Houston to San Francisco in just under 6h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Houston and San Francisco is about 1641 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $143, Frontier will fly you from Houston to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Francisco for 63% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to San Francisco?

    The most popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Houston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (89%), Air China (75%), Air New Zealand( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,266, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San Francisco), is priced around $143.

  • What does IAH to SFO mean?

    Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is IAH and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Houston to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Houston to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Houston to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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    The Houston to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$178Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$208Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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