Cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco
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 Houston to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $240 | Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $240 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $120 | Frontier1 stop7 hrWed, Jul 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $120 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $339 | UnitedNonstop5 hrThu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $339 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $380 | Frontier1 stop14 hrSat, Jun 27 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Francisco is currently $380 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $488 | Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, Aug 6 — Wed, Aug 12 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco is currently $488 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr | The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco takes 4 hr |
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| 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 Houston to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
| September Cheapest | Typical prices: $145–255 |
|---|---|
| March Most expensive | Typical prices: $240–400 |
Popular airlines from Houston to San Francisco
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 Houston to San Francisco 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 $339Typical price: $265–48070 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - SFOEvery day871 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SFOEvery day
- Southwestfrom $359Typical price: $310–5301812 weekly connecting flightsHOU - SFOEvery day
- Americanfrom $359Typical price: $295–560563 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SFOEvery day
- Deltafrom $359Typical price: $315–710239 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - SFOEvery day
- Alaskafrom $319Typical price: $340–77042 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SFOEvery day
- Frontierfrom $240Typical price: $185–39528 weekly connecting flightsIAH - SFOEvery day
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 States23 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 52 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 27 min140 mi
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 33 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Francisco
The cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.
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 Houston to San Francisco is $339, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $319, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $240, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco starts at $240 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $120 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
4 hr is the shortest flight time from Houston to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to San Francisco.
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 Houston to San Francisco 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 Houston to San Francisco.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 871 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,812 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 70 nonstop flights and 871 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,812 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco are:
- American offers 563 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Delta offers 239 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $240. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.
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 Houston to San Francisco is $339, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Francisco is $359, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Francisco is $319, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Francisco is $240, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.
- There are 70 United direct flights from Houston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Francisco at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
United flies direct from Houston to San Francisco.
- There are 70 United direct flights from Houston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Houston to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $339 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to San Francisco, 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 Houston and San Francisco start at $488 from Thu, Aug 6 to Wed, Aug 12 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Francisco start at $240 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.
To book business class trips from Houston to San Francisco, 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 Houston and San Francisco starts at $380 from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Francisco at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to San Francisco, 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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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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