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$67+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 December 23, 2024.

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$133
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$72
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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 December 23, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/317:26 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$288
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/103:13 pmSJC - IAH
2 stops11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/315:45 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/95:23 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop22h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:20 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/611:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$371
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sat 12/2810:35 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/69:25 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$394
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:59 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Sun 1/52:34 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop26h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$419
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:59 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Sun 1/512:31 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop28h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:42 amIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:05 amHOU - SJC
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/96:10 amSJC - HOU
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$538
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/306:05 amIAH - SFO
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:00 pmSFO - IAH
3 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$591
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/3010:30 amHOU - SFO
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Mon 1/610:20 amSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/307:30 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Wed 1/81:15 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/22$628

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

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 December 23, 2024.

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HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Oakland

Tue 2/4

11:37 am-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$133

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

5:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

11:49 am-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$148

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/26

10:36 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

8:10 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$160

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

San Jose

Tue 1/21

4:38 pm-11:23 am

2 stops16h 45m

$172

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/6

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

San Jose

Wed 2/12

4:03 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 17m

$175

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/22

11:57 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

11:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$185

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Oakland

Tue 2/4

10:41 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$225

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/7

5:36 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

8:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$252

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/6

10:36 am-12:11 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

1:11 pm-9:36 am

1 stop18h 25m

$261

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/21

6:35 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

7:15 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$269

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

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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 $406). 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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Frontier, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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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 ($72), Frontier ($76), and Alaska Airlines ($126).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 $406). 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 Houston to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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