San Francisco Bay Area

$70+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$393
From Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:15 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/18:34 amSJC - IAH
1 stop10h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/8$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/76:36 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/129:09 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/8$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 4/126:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 4/143:58 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop27h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 5/61:29 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:31 amSJC - IAH
1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 5/248:42 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Fri 6/610:19 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$217
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Fri 4/1110:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 08mFrontier
Sun 4/137:47 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Fri 5/163:13 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Wed 5/1411:43 amSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/9$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/267:05 amIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Sun 4/2712:47 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/9$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 5/175:54 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops15h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/218:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 5/188:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2011:30 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 5/95:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1112:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area 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 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Houston

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

9:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Jose

Thu 5/1

8:34 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$155

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

6:36 am-10:56 am

1 stop6h 20m

Oakland

Mon 5/12

9:09 pm-5:31 am

1 stop6h 22m

$171

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Mon 4/14

3:58 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop27h 29m

$190

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

1:29 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

8:31 am-11:18 am

1 stop24h 47m

$214

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

8:42 pm-10:28 am

1 stop15h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

10:19 pm-11:25 am

1 stop11h 06m

$217

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

3:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

8:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$228

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:43 am-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$257

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/26

7:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

12:47 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 18m

$257

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

5:54 pm-7:31 am

2 stops15h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$275

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/9

8:16 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:30 pm-8:42 am

1 stop7h 12m

$299

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 HOU to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 9, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($70), Frontier ($96), and Delta ($129).

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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