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$70 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Houston departing on 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Houston (SFO-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:59 am - 10:20 amSFO-IAH
7h 21m1 stop
9:35 am - 6:47 amIAH-SFO
23h 12m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, Jun 5
12:59 am - 1:41 pmSFO-HOU
10h 42m1 stop
10:44 pm - 6:47 amHOU-SFO
10h 03m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, Jun 5
7:53 am - 5:53 pmSFO-HOU
8h 00m1 stop
6:27 pm - 10:57 pmHOU-SFO
6h 30m1 stop
$276American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 8
11:59 pm - 5:47 amSFO-IAH
3h 48mnonstop
5:15 am - 9:28 amIAH-SFO
6h 13m1 stop
$279United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 8
11:43 am - 8:00 pmSFO-IAH
6h 17m1 stop
6:05 pm - 8:51 amIAH-SFO
16h 46m2 stops
Sat, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 16
5:30 pm - 7:12 pmSFO-IAH
23h 42m2 stops
10:50 am - 8:07 amIAH-SFO
23h 17m2 stops
Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
12:30 am - 6:26 amSFO-IAH
3h 56mnonstop
5:00 am - 6:59 amIAH-SFO
3h 59mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 17
10:17 am - 5:40 pmSFO-IAH
5h 23m1 stop
12:30 pm - 6:44 pmIAH-SFO
8h 14m1 stop
$291Delta
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Fri, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 1
6:45 am - 2:17 pmSFO-IAH
5h 32m1 stop
6:59 pm - 10:59 pmIAH-SFO
6h 00m1 stop
$294Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
2:29 pm - 11:41 pmSFO-IAH
7h 12m1 stop
8:19 pm - 12:21 amIAH-SFO
6h 02m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 4

Flights from San Francisco to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Houston cost $155 and was between San Francisco and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $318.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Houston?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Houston is August, where tickets cost $358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $489 and $481 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Houston, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Houston direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $305.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 4h 00m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off at night, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 93 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Houston take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 44m.

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Cheapest flight

$70
Flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Houston was $70 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Houston?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Houston from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Houston from San Francisco?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Houston

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/13Tue
1 stopFrontier
5h 44mSFO-IAH
$70
5/28Tue
1 stopFrontier
7h 21mSFO-IAH
$74
8/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 59mSFO-IAH
$119
6/3Mon
2 stops
23h 42mSFO-IAH
$123
8/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 59mSFO-IAH
$124
6/11Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 56mSFO-IAH
$135
6/3Mon
3 stops
25h 07mSFO-IAH
$138
6/18Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 55mSFO-IAH
$150
6/18Tue
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 44mSFO-HOU
$153
8/3Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 36mSFO-HOU
$168

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/20Mon
multi-stopFrontier
14h 18mSFO-IAH
6/18Tue
multi-stopFrontier
12h 01mIAH-SFO
$235
5/20Mon
multi-stopFrontier
14h 18mSFO-IAH
6/24Mon
multi-stopFrontier
15h 09mIAH-SFO
$236
5/20Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 46mSFO-HOU
6/20Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 47mHOU-SFO
$458
5/20Mon
multi-stop
9h 19mSFO-IAH
5/24Fri
multi-stop
17h 01mIAH-SFO
$465
5/21Tue
multi-stop
14h 25mSFO-IAH
5/25Sat
multi-stop
7h 46mIAH-SFO
$471
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 42mSFO-IAH
5/19Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 15mIAH-SFO
$478
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 02mSFO-HOU
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 57mHOU-SFO
$478
5/17Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 53mSFO-IAH
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 56mIAH-SFO
$488
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 00mSFO-IAH
6/18Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 04mIAH-SFO
$493
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 59mSFO-IAH
5/18Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 21mIAH-SFO
$609

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San Francisco - Houston Flights

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