SFO - HOU

£132 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 2/8. 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
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Cheapest return fare
£263
Typical prices: £364-£197
Southwest
Fri 7/8Fri 14/8
SFO - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£132
Typical prices: £112-£265
Southwest
Sun 2/8
SFO - HOU • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from £263 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Houston. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Houston (SFO-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Houston

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Southwest Logo
23:40 - 09:50
SFO
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HOU
8h 10m
1 stop
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06:00 - 09:35
HOU
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SFO
5h 35m
1 stop
£263Southwest
Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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07:40 - 18:00
SFO
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HOU
8h 20m
2 stops
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06:05 - 10:15
HOU
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SFO
6h 10m
1 stop
£267Southwest
Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
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14:55 - 00:25
SFO
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HOU
7h 30m
1 stop
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15:30 - 22:30
HOU
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SFO
9h 00m
2 stops
£271Southwest
Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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12:15 - 19:55
SFO
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HOU
5h 40m
1 stop
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06:00 - 09:35
HOU
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SFO
5h 35m
1 stop
£277Southwest
Wed, 1 Jul - Fri, 3 Jul
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06:00 - 16:23
SFO
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HOU
8h 23m
1 stop
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13:10 - 19:54
HOU
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SFO
8h 44m
1 stop
£278Delta
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
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15:05 - 04:50
SFO
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HOU
11h 45m
1 stop
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14:10 - 19:55
HOU
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SFO
7h 45m
1 stop
£282Southwest
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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16:00 - 01:55
SFO
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HOU
7h 55m
1 stop
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19:50 - 00:50
HOU
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SFO
7h 00m
1 stop
£285Southwest
Sat, 30 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Southwest Logo
22:55 - 13:55
SFO
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HOU
13h 00m
2 stops
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14:30 - 19:05
HOU
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SFO
6h 35m
1 stop
£286Southwest
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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05:00 - 14:30
SFO
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
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18:25 - 00:30
HOU
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SFO
8h 05m
1 stop
£289Southwest
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Southwest Logo
22:55 - 13:55
SFO
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HOU
13h 00m
2 stops
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19:50 - 00:30
HOU
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SFO
6h 40m
2 stops
£290Southwest
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Houston flights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Hobby Airport is January, where tickets cost £244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £347 and £341 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Houston

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£132
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 San Francisco to Houston flights

  • How can I fly from SFO to the Houston Airports?

    You can book a direct flight from SFO to IAH on United Airlines. It is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from SFO to HOU. Flights from SFO to Houston with one layover land at both IAH and HOU. Airlines such as Frontier, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest operate these flights with layovers in cities such as Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Los Angeles (LAX), and Denver (DEN). Airlines such as Delta and American Airlines operate two-stop flights between SFO and both IAH and HOU.

  • Is there a military lounge at SFO?

    Yes. SFO has a USO lounge that welcomes active-duty members of the US military and their dependents. This lounge is open every morning at 7 am and closes Sunday through Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm. Located in Terminal 1, Landside, this lounge offers showers, overnight facilities, TV, leather recliners, snacks and sandwiches, beverages, a nursery, and more.

  • Does SFO have animal relief stations?

    Yes. SFO has an animal relief station in Terminal 1 and another in Terminal 3, each open 24h. Follow the painted paw prints to find the exact location of these areas. Each relief station has places where animals can go to the bathroom as well as bowls and drinking water available. Travelers are encouraged to clean up after their animals by using the bags and trash receptacles provided.

  • How can I get into downtown Houston from IAH or HOU?

    From IAH, you can go to the bus station just outside the airport and catch a Metropolitan Transit Harris County bus #102 downtown. This trip will take about 45min. From HOU you can catch a Line 40 bus for a 45min trip downtown.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport was £132 for a one-way ticket and £263 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Houston?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Houston, also known as Houston Hobby.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and 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 travellers 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 return 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Planes depart from The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houston and land at both major airports, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). SFO is a hub for Alaska Airlines. IAH is a hub for United Airlines. HOU is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you have time before your flight to Houston, you might want to take advantage of the Freshen Up nap rooms at SFO. These three rooms for rent have free Wi-Fi, a bed, a mirror, and a desk, with showers available at an additional fee. This facility is located in the International Terminal, Landside.
  • Both Houston airports have interfaith chapels. IAH has three interfaith chapels that can be found in Terminal C, Terminal D, and Baggage Claim. HOU has two interfaith chapels, one at Gate 44 Airside in the Central Concourse and one in Baggage Claim Level 1, Landside.
  • The Grand Hyatt Hotel is connected to SFO and a complimentary AirTrain will get hotel guests to all terminals. This comfortable hotel includes free Wi-Fi, room service, and access to a bar, business center, and gym.
  • The Wag Brigade at SFO is an animal therapy program were therapy dogs, one therapy rabbit, and one therapy pig pair with a trained handler to roam the Departures area to offer comfort to passengers who feel a bit emotionally wobbly about the flight. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet and hug these animals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Houston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9699 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

4.0 OkayMaya, May 2026
SFO - IAH
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No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Hobby (HOU)