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$75+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
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The best prices from Houston to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Frontier)

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September

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
sáb. 3/2212:22 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
jue. 4/38:35 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2810:36 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
dom. 3/26:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop25h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$150
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jue. 2/2012:21 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop30h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/243:30 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops40h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$251
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/1310:32 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/1910:37 amSFO - IAH
2 stops11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/310:00 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/912:43 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jue. 2/208:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/252:37 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/187:35 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 39mDelta
lun. 2/2412:40 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/57:35 amIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 2/87:49 amSFO - IAH
2 stops14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 2/1910:25 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 55mDelta
mié. 2/2610:00 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/184:55 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
mar. 2/256:05 amSFO - HOU
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$374
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jue. 6/266:35 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air
mié. 7/211:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/108:14 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 3/156:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$399

Find flights from Houston to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San Francisco 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 enero 21, 2025.

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HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 3/22

12:22 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

jue. 4/3

8:35 am-9:06 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$137

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

mié. 2/26

10:36 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 07m

San Francisco

dom. 3/2

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop11h 36m

$140

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

jue. 2/20

12:21 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 39m

San Francisco

lun. 2/24

3:30 pm-9:36 am

2 stops40h 06m

$220

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 2/13

10:32 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

10:37 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$253

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 3/3

8:35 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

11:00 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

jue. 2/20

8:16 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

2:37 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$281

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/18

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$289

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 3/3

6:10 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

$289

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 2/4

7:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

7:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$303

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/18

4:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

6:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Francisco, such as United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Houston?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Houston. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $137, Frontier will fly you from Houston to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $281, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Francisco for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to San Francisco for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston to San Francisco?

    Most of the time, Houston to San Francisco flights that have layovers will stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston to San Francisco flights?

    Flights departing from Houston and landing in San Francisco layover in Dallas least frequently.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to San Francisco 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Houston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Francisco. 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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