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£120 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 17/4. 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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Cheapest return fare
£209
Typical prices: £216-£379
Southwest
Tue 28/4Fri 1/5
SFO - HOU • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£120
Typical prices: £113-£235
Southwest
Fri 17/4
SFO - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £209 (return)
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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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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Houston

Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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08:55 - 18:15
SFO
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HOU
7h 20m
2 stops
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18:25 - 23:05
HOU
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SFO
6h 40m
1 stop
£209Southwest
Wed, 3 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
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08:55 - 18:15
SFO
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HOU
7h 20m
2 stops
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13:30 - 18:40
HOU
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SFO
7h 10m
2 stops
£213Southwest
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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06:20 - 16:10
SFO
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HOU
7h 50m
1 stop
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05:40 - 09:15
HOU
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SFO
5h 35m
1 stop
£216Southwest
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
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23:25 - 12:15
SFO
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HOU
10h 50m
2 stops
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18:40 - 00:10
HOU
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
£221Southwest
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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05:25 - 15:45
SFO
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HOU
8h 20m
1 stop
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17:25 - 21:20
HOU
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SFO
5h 55m
1 stop
£222Southwest
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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05:05 - 13:55
SFO
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HOU
6h 50m
2 stops
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14:45 - 23:15
HOU
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SFO
10h 30m
2 stops
£224Southwest
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Southwest Logo
05:05 - 13:55
SFO
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HOU
6h 50m
2 stops
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18:25 - 23:05
HOU
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SFO
6h 40m
1 stop
£226Southwest
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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05:25 - 15:45
SFO
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HOU
8h 20m
1 stop
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18:25 - 23:05
HOU
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SFO
6h 40m
1 stop
£233Southwest
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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05:05 - 13:55
SFO
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HOU
6h 50m
2 stops
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20:15 - 00:10
HOU
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SFO
5h 55m
1 stop
£237Southwest
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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14:25 - 00:25
SFO
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HOU
8h 00m
1 stop
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16:15 - 22:05
HOU
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SFO
7h 50m
1 stop
£242Southwest
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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 April.

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 £249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £363 and £332 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 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Houston

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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 £120 for a one-way ticket and £209 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Houston, United Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Houston are United Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of £430 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £189 and an overall rating of 5.7.

  • 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 airlines 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Houston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9474 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

2.0 MediocreLa Vetra, Mar 2026
LAX - IAH
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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

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

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