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United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 12:56 am
SFO
-
IAH
3h 46mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 5:08 pm
IAH
-
SFO
4h 33mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
Frontier Logo
10:16 am - 6:46 pm
SFO
-
IAH
6h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:03 pm - 9:45 pm
IAH
-
SFO
25h 42m1 stop
$270Frontier
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 12
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 12:10 am
SFO
-
HOU
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:20 pm
HOU
-
SFO
7h 40m2 stops
$271Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Frontier Logo
7:52 pm - 8:42 pm
SFO
-
IAH
22h 50m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 12:28 am
IAH
-
SFO
19h 43m1 stop
$271Frontier
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 5:07 pm
SFO
-
IAH
18h 58m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:33 pm - 7:58 am
IAH
-
SFO
12h 25m1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22
Frontier Logo
2:36 pm - 6:46 pm
SFO
-
IAH
26h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 1:24 pm
IAH
-
SFO
9h 24m1 stop
$273Frontier
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Frontier Logo
10:35 pm - 10:01 pm
SFO
-
IAH
21h 26m2 stops
Frontier Logo
10:56 pm - 7:53 am
IAH
-
SFO
10h 57m1 stop
$274Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
Frontier Logo
9:04 pm - 10:37 am
SFO
-
IAH
11h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:28 pm - 9:16 am
IAH
-
SFO
12h 48m1 stop
$275Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 5
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 3:20 pm
SFO
-
HOU
7h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:20 pm
HOU
-
SFO
10h 05m2 stops
$276Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:21 am
SFO
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HOU
9h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:19 pm - 11:49 pm
HOU
-
SFO
8h 30m1 stop
$289Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 13

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Houston

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Southwest
Feb 23
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
6h 10m
1 stop
HOU12:10 amHouston Hobby
Feb 25
HOU4:40 pmHouston Hobby
7h 40m
2 stops
SFO10:20 pmSan Francisco
$271
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Southwest
Feb 19
SFO5:50 amSan Francisco
7h 30m
2 stops
HOU3:20 pmHouston Hobby
Feb 25
HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby
10h 05m
2 stops
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
$276
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Southwest
Mar 6
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
6h 00m
1 stop
HOU10:30 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 11
HOU1:35 pmHouston Hobby
7h 00m
1 stop
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
$277
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Houston

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Delta
Jan 26
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
9h 16m
1 stop
HOU10:21 amHouston Hobby
Feb 13
HOU5:19 pmHouston Hobby
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:49 pmSan Francisco
$289
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Delta
Feb 16
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
9h 11m
1 stop
HOU10:01 amHouston Hobby
Feb 23
HOU5:19 pmHouston Hobby
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:49 pmSan Francisco
$314
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Delta
Jan 22
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
8h 53m
1 stop
HOU10:33 pmHouston Hobby
Jan 28
HOU11:09 amHouston Hobby
8h 34m
1 stop
SFO5:43 pmSan Francisco
$324
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Houston 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

7:10 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop3h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$269

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:16 am-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

10:03 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$270

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

4:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$271

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

7:52 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/25

6:45 am-12:28 am

1 stop19h 43m

$271

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

8:09 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop18h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/22

9:33 pm-7:58 am

1 stop12h 25m

$272

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

2:36 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$273

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:35 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops21h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/31

10:56 pm-7:53 am

1 stop10h 57m

$274

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

9:04 pm-10:37 am

1 stop11h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/5

10:28 pm-9:16 am

1 stop12h 48m

$275

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

5:50 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$276

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:05 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 16m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/13

5:19 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$289

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from San Francisco, with most prices found around $277. The month of October is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $384.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Houston flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Houston in the afternoon for as low as $506. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $623. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Houston flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around $412 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from San Francisco for as low as $346 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

3h 46m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3h 46m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports in Houston. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
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  • How far is San Francisco to Houston by plane?

    Houston is 1641.2 mi away from San Francisco. 3h 46m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Houston?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Houston refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Houston?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The required travel and health documents for your Houston trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,064 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $193Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,082 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $207Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,273 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,017 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,132 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,247 reviews
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