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$126+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco (SFO)

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HOU — SFO
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 81 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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$126
(Trip.com)

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Average price

$461
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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 July 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 9/146:32 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 19mFrontier
Thu 9/185:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 7/17$215
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:39 amIAH - SFO
2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/75:37 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/157:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 18mDelta
Tue 9/1610:55 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/16$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Thu 9/116:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/17$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 10/165:10 amHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 11/15:15 amSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/14$304
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Sun 11/239:33 amHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 22mSun Country Air
Sun 11/3011:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop16h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/14$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 8/221:05 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Mon 8/257:29 amSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/15$389

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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 July 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Houston

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Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/14

6:32 pm-7:51 am

1 stop15h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

5:45 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$215

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/4

6:39 am-4:20 pm

2 stops11h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

5:37 pm-5:45 am

1 stop10h 08m

$221

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-5:18 pm

1 stop12h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

10:55 am-11:21 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$253

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-8:11 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$277

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/16

5:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

5:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$304

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/23

9:33 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:59 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$387

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/22

1:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

7:29 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$389

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/14

6:39 am-11:48 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$126

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/12

5:14 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$127

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-11:11 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$132

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The best insider tips for Houston to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to San Francisco trip
Airports
IAH

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SFO

Use BART for affordable travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 July 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 81 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 $358). 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 July 18, 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 December 16, 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.

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 July 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Houston to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,581 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $215, 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $253 and $277, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Francisco for 44% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United 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 Civic Center Park 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 Civic Center Park can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $64 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 $358). 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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