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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:17 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:16 am.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to San Francisco takes 4h 17m, covering 1,637 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to San Francisco range from $314 to $521, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $396 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $430 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Houston to San Francisco flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to San Francisco flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 9%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Houston to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to San Francisco route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

One-stop flights from Houston to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Houston to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $180.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and San Francisco.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 6h 02m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 07m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.