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Find cheap flights from Houston to San Francisco from $59

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to San Francisco departing on 5/8. 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 Houston to San Francisco, 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 Houston to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to San Francisco 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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10:26 pm - 11:07 amIAH-SFO
14h 41m1 stop
5:15 am - 9:21 pmSFO-IAH
14h 06m1 stop
$107Frontier
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Per, May 16 - Çar, May 22
10:26 pm - 11:07 amIAH-SFO
14h 41m1 stop
5:15 am - 9:21 pmSFO-IAH
14h 06m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Per, May 16 - Çar, May 22
4:44 pm - 11:58 pmHOU-SFO
9h 14m1 stop
8:45 am - 7:04 pmSFO-HOU
8h 19m1 stop
Çar, May 8 - Paz, May 12
9:56 am - 8:21 amHOU-SFO
24h 25m1 stop
5:50 pm - 11:08 amSFO-HOU
15h 18m1 stop
Paz, Haz 9 - Per, Haz 13
5:00 am - 6:57 amIAH-SFO
3h 57mnonstop
11:59 pm - 5:50 amSFO-IAH
3h 51mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Çar, Tem 17 - Sal, Tem 23
8:45 pm - 12:56 amIAH-SFO
6h 11m1 stop
12:45 am - 6:36 amSFO-IAH
3h 51mnonstop
$278United Airlines
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Çar, Tem 17 - Pzt, Tem 22
6:59 pm - 12:04 amIAH-SFO
7h 05m1 stop
6:05 am - 3:38 pmSFO-IAH
7h 33m1 stop
$288Delta
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Sal, Haz 11 - Sal, Haz 18
4:22 pm - 9:01 pmHOU-SFO
6h 39m1 stop
7:53 am - 5:53 pmSFO-HOU
8h 00m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Cmt, May 18 - Sal, May 21
8:27 pm - 12:21 amHOU-SFO
5h 54m1 stop
11:59 pm - 9:45 amSFO-HOU
7h 46m1 stop
$363American Airlines
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Paz, May 26 - Cmt, Haz 1
10:24 am - 6:28 pmHOU-SFO
10h 04m2 stops
6:00 am - 6:24 pmSFO-HOU
10h 24m1 stop
$615Delta
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Çar, May 22 - Çar, May 29

Flights from Houston to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to San Francisco cost $188 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $380.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Houston to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Houston to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to San Francisco, 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 Houston to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $318 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $429 and $427 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Houston to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $268.

How many flights are there between Houston and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 16 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 4h 12m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 98 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to San Francisco take?

Flying to San Francisco from Houston requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 3h 55m.

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Cheapest flight

$59
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Houston to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 flights from Houston to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to San Francisco was $59 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in San Francisco.

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

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to San Francisco?

    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 Houston to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Houston

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air China, +5 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Çar
1 stopFrontier
9h 14mHOU-SFO
$59
5/18Cmt
1 stopFrontier
7h 39mIAH-SFO
$59
5/29Çar
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 04mIAH-SFO
$135
5/28Sal
1 stop
14h 11mIAH-SFO
$137
5/26Paz
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 56mIAH-SFO
$141
5/31Cum
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 54mHOU-SFO
$164
6/23Paz
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 10mHOU-SFO
$165
5/17Cum
3 stops
26h 23mIAH-SFO
$166
10/1Sal
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 09mIAH-SFO
$180
6/16Paz
1 stopSun Country Air
16h 52mHOU-SFO
$189

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Last minute flights from Houston to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Sal
multi-stopFrontier
15h 45mIAH-SFO
5/8Çar
multi-stopFrontier
27h 10mSFO-IAH
$168
4/30Sal
multi-stopFrontier
9h 48mIAH-SFO
5/7Sal
multi-stopFrontier
11h 42mSFO-IAH
$171
4/30Sal
multi-stop
9h 59mHOU-SFO
5/8Çar
multi-stop
23h 09mSFO-HOU
$374
4/28Paz
multi-stop
16h 51mHOU-SFO
5/4Cmt
multi-stop
16h 24mSFO-HOU
$397
4/30Sal
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 07mIAH-SFO
4/30Sal
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 00mSFO-IAH
$526
4/30Sal
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 17mIAH-SFO
5/8Çar
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 55mSFO-IAH
$559
4/30Sal
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 22mIAH-SFO
5/2Per
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 55mSFO-IAH
$677
4/30Sal
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 22mIAH-SFO
5/2Per
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 46mSFO-IAH
$721
4/27Cmt
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 14mHOU-SFO
5/5Paz
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 52mSFO-HOU
$762
4/26Cum
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 59mHOU-SFO
5/3Cum
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 04mSFO-HOU
$781

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Houston

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