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Close dialog Prices are for flights from San Francisco to Houston for 1 adult in Economy. Flight times are based on nonstop flights or flights with the fewest stops available.
Flight information for San Francisco to Houston to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight | $174 | Frontier1 stop7 hrAug 22 — Aug 28 | The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $174 | |
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Cheapest one-way flight | $88 | Frontier1 stop7 hrAug 21 | The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Houston is currently $88 | |
Fastest flight | 3 hr 48 min | The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3 hr 48 min | ||
Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Close dialog 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 January. The most expensive one is typically July.
January Cheapest | Typical prices: $130–265 |
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July Most expensive | Typical prices: $200–280 |
Popular airports near San Francisco
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Oakland
26 min
11 mi
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)
San Jose
50 min
39 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento
1 hr 33 min
78 mi
Popular airports near Houston
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston
21 min
16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston
22 min
9 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin
2 hr 28 min
140 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
San Antonio
3 hr 2 min
186 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Houston
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
3 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Houston.
When are the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in January. Typical prices range from $130 to $265.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from San Francisco to Houston was with Frontier from $174. The best one-way deal was with Frontier from $88.
When are direct flights from San Francisco to Houston available?
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Houston on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Houston?
United flies direct from San Francisco to Houston.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston starts at $174 from Thu, Aug 22 to Wed, Aug 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $88 and departs on Wed, Aug 21.
When should you visit 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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Francisco to Houston
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.
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