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$78+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (HO1). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(Frontier)

One-way from

$78
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:57 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Sat 3/84:57 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$166
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:10 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Wed 3/1210:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:00 amSFO - IAH
2 stops11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/91:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:43 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/159:58 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/298:14 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:47 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/307:46 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Wed 4/3010:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:20 amSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/198:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:45 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops15h 25mSouthwest
Tue 4/157:20 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$300
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/91:35 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Fri 4/112:20 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$309
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:25 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop21h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 7/136:35 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$385

Find flights from San Francisco to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Houston 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

7:57 pm-8:53 am

1 stop10h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/8

4:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$166

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

8:10 pm-9:36 am

1 stop11h 26m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/12

10:36 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 07m

$172

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/12

11:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

$176

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

12:43 am-6:32 am

Nonstop3h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

7:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$269

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

11:59 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/29

8:14 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 29m

$279

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:47 am-9:24 am

1 stop6h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/30

7:46 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

10:36 am-6:02 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

7:20 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/19

8:16 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 07m

$290

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

3:45 pm-9:10 am

2 stops15h 25m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/15

7:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$300

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

1:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/11

2:20 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$309

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Houston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Houston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $269 and $289, respectively. Frontier is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $135 and American Airlines from $144 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Houston?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Houston that have layovers, most of them stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $47.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Houston flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Houston that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$428Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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