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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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SFO — HOU
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(FlightHub)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2012:40 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/256:05 amIAH - OAK
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$149
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:55 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Sun 2/95:35 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/29:10 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Wed 2/56:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$164
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 2/54:38 pmSJC - IAH
2 stops16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/79:03 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/194:03 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/2412:03 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/612:32 pmSTS - IAH
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/106:00 amIAH - STS
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/31:11 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Thu 2/65:35 amIAH - SJC
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$210
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/301:11 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop18h 25mFrontier
Sun 2/26:16 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:37 amSFO - IAH
2 stops11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/2610:21 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1110:41 amOAK - IAH
2 stops11h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/196:05 amIAH - OAK
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 2/12:10 pmSJC - HOU
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/56:16 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$267
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Wed 3/125:50 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 3/257:35 pmHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$269

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 22, 2025.

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OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Thu 2/20

12:40 pm-12:46 am

1 stop10h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/25

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 40m

$149

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

10:59 pm-11:07 am

1 stop10h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/22

4:02 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$159

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

3:47 pm-9:36 am

2 stops39h 49m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/3

10:36 am-1:33 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$161

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 2/5

4:38 pm-11:23 am

2 stops16h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/7

9:03 pm-10:41 am

1 stop15h 38m

$166

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Fri 2/7

1:11 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/9

9:03 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$167

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Fri 4/4

3:49 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 48m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/7

10:36 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$204

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 2/13

8:59 am-8:32 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/17

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$205

Santa RosaHouston

STS - IAH

STSIAH

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 2/6

12:32 pm-4:50 am

1 stop14h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$207

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

10:37 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/26

10:21 pm-7:16 am

1 stop10h 55m

$239

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Tue 2/11

10:41 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 40m

$257

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 22, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,750 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Frontier flights start at $55 while deals on American Airlines start at $141 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Houston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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