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$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$434
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2911:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/26:36 amIAH - SJC
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/2512:13 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Sat 5/319:05 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop16h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$211
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:28 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$216
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/239:09 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/276:36 amIAH - OAK
2 stops8h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/226:35 amSFO - IAH
1 stop15h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/256:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/259:35 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Sat 8/166:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/28$267
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/205:54 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:12 amSFO - IAH
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/75:54 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$303
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/1311:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop19h 07mSun Country Air
Mon 6/236:05 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop25h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 8/286:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Sat 8/307:15 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/28$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/1912:43 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/249:30 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/274:55 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Wed 5/2811:27 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/27$319

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 5/29

11:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

6:36 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 29m

$179

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sun 5/25

12:13 pm-10:23 am

1 stop20h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/31

9:05 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 13m

$211

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 5/28

4:28 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$216

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Fri 5/23

9:09 pm-5:31 am

1 stop6h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/27

6:36 am-1:07 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$241

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop20h 09m

$247

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

9:35 pm-9:17 am

1 stop9h 42m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$267

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop10h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/20

5:54 pm-7:31 am

2 stops15h 37m

$271

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

11:59 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/23

6:05 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$305

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

12:40 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/21

7:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$307

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:43 am-6:32 am

Nonstop3h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

9:30 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $85. Frontier flights start at $115 while deals on Delta start at $134 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston is San Francisco - Houston Hobby. You may also consider San Francisco - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Oakland - Houston Hobby.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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