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$64+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$461
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 April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:04 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/69:15 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/3011:32 amOAK - IAH
1 stop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/76:36 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/12:50 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/303:33 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Wed 5/76:52 amIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$236
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 5/112:04 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Mon 5/56:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$238
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/176:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Sat 4/1912:27 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop22h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 4/183:49 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop17h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/2110:36 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/1111:23 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/205:54 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/316:57 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Tue 6/36:20 amIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/2$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/289:54 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/25:54 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops22h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/295:35 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/67:40 pmHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 4/2812:47 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:40 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$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 3, 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

Wed 4/30

2:04 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

9:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$166

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

Wed 4/30

11:32 am-6:39 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

6:36 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 20m

$171

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 5/1

2:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$210

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

3:33 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

6:52 am-11:34 am

1 stop6h 42m

$236

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 5/1

12:04 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$238

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop25h 32m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

12:27 pm-9:02 am

1 stop22h 35m

$260

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Fri 4/18

3:49 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 48m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/21

10:36 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$260

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

11:23 am-10:01 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/20

5:54 pm-7:31 am

2 stops15h 37m

$281

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:57 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

6:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$295

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

9:54 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

5:54 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$303

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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 3, 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 3, 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
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 $64. Frontier flights start at $112 while deals on Delta start at $149 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?

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  • 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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