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$55+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Houston

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SFO — HOU
feb. 28 — mar. 71
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vie. 3/7
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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 febrero 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$118
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$56
(CheapOair)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$486
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 febrero 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
lun. 3/105:52 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/129:31 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$118
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
jue. 4/248:34 amSJC - IAH
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/610:28 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$139
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mié. 4/303:04 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/46:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mié. 3/264:03 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
vie. 3/286:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$144
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
vie. 3/286:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop16h 20mFrontier
lun. 3/312:34 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$172
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/306:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
vie. 4/410:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
lun. 3/108:40 amSFO - IAH
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1711:00 amIAH - SFO
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/183:49 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop17h 48mFrontier
lun. 4/2110:36 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/106:50 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
mar. 3/187:35 pmHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/2411:59 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/265:04 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
dom. 4/2712:47 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 18mDelta
lun. 4/287:30 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/23$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/810:40 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 48mDelta
mar. 4/1510:41 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/22$289

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 febrero 23, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHouston

OAK - IAH

OAKIAH

Oakland

lun. 3/10

5:52 pm-9:55 am

1 stop14h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 3/12

9:31 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 04m

$118

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

jue. 4/24

8:34 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 5/6

10:28 pm-8:24 am

1 stop11h 56m

$139

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

mié. 4/30

3:04 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 5/4

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$140

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

mié. 3/26

4:03 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 3/28

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$144

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

vie. 3/28

8:10 pm-12:20 am

1 stop26h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 3/31

2:34 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$172

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

dom. 3/30

8:10 pm-9:36 am

1 stop11h 26m

Houston Hobby

vie. 4/11

10:36 am-7:30 am

1 stop22h 54m

$172

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

8:40 am-9:55 am

2 stops23h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 3/17

11:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$180

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

vie. 4/18

3:49 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 48m

Houston Hobby

lun. 4/21

10:36 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$229

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

lun. 3/10

6:50 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

mar. 3/18

7:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$269

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

mié. 3/12

6:40 pm-12:26 am

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 3/13

5:04 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$269

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

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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 febrero 23, 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 febrero 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
4,387 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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
2,315 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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

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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 $56. Frontier flights start at $61 while deals on United Airlines start at $135 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 San Jose - 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.

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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

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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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