Cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $230 | Frontier1 stop26 hrThu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15 | The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $230 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $115 | Frontier1 stop11 hrWed, May 27 | The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $115 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $309 | UnitedNonstop4 hrThu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $309 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $420 | Frontier1 stop25 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Houston is currently $420 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $468 | Frontier1 stop15 hrThu, May 7 — Fri, May 15 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $468 | |
| Fastest flight | 3 hr 43 min | The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3 hr 43 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from San Francisco to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $180 and $295.
Popular airlines from San Francisco to Houston
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $309Typical price: $265–47570 weekly nonstop flightsSFO - IAHEvery day821 weekly connecting flightsSFO - IAHEvery day
- Southwestfrom $349Typical price: $315–5801577 weekly connecting flightsSFO - HOUEvery day
- Americanfrom $329Typical price: $285–590482 weekly connecting flightsSFO - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Deltafrom $349Typical price: $310–730184 weekly connecting flightsSFO - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Alaskafrom $309Typical price: $340–79026 weekly connecting flightsSFO - IAHEvery day
- Frontierfrom $230Typical price: $185–40021 weekly connecting flightsSFO - IAHEvery day
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Houston
The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $329, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $309, flying from May 2 to May 8.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $230, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston starts at $230 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Wed, May 27.
3 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Houston.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 821 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,577 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 821 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,577 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston are:
- American offers 482 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Delta offers 184 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Alaska offers 26 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Houston is $329, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Houston is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Houston is $309, flying from May 2 to May 8.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Houston is $230, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.
- There are 70 United direct flights from San Francisco to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Houston at price $420 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.
- There are 70 United direct flights from San Francisco to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $309 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $468 from Thu, May 7 to Fri, May 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Houston start at $230 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Houston starts at $420 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Houston at price $420 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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