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Cheapest round-trip
$364
Typical prices: $315-$563
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HOU - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$139
Typical prices: $149-$269
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HOU - SFO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $238 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to San Francisco (HOU-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to San Francisco

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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9:55 am - 1:30 pm-
5h 35m
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3:00 pm - 10:25 pm-
5h 25m
$364Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:10 pm - 12:40 am-
6h 30m
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5:40 pm - 12:50 am-
5h 10m
$364Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:00 am - 9:35 am-
5h 35m
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pm-
5h 20m
$364Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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6h 20m
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5:30 am - 1:31 pm-
6h 01m
$369American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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6h 56m
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6:36 am - 3:26 pm-
6h 50m
$369American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:20 pm - 11:58 pm-
8h 38m
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11:30 pm - 10:05 am-
8h 35m
$389Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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8h 38m
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6:00 am - 4:30 pm-
8h 30m
$389Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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5h 40m
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5h 25mnonstop
$529JetBlue
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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24h 55m
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3:15 pm - 6:30 pm-
25h 15m
$665Sun Country Air
Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29
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16h 31m
$665Sun Country Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Houston Hobby Airport usually cost between $300 and $496 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $364 on Southwest (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston Hobby Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $464 and $436 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, 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 Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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January

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hobby to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Where can I sleep at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    FreshenUp has several nap rooms inside the international terminal on level G that you can rent by the hour. The nap rooms have free Wi-Fi, a desk, a mirror, and a bed. Showers are available at an additional cost. If you wish to stay at a hotel, book your stay at the Grand Hyatt at SFO. The establishment is within airport grounds and you can get to the hotel using the SFO AirTrain. They offer day rooms and overnight stays and an on-site restaurant.

  • Does William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offer accessibility services?

    HOU is an accessible airport, providing many services to cater to the needs of passengers. Passengers with limited mobility can count on wheelchair assistance, reserved parking spots, accessible restrooms, and stair-free options. Low-vison passengers at HOU will have access to Aira services and the airport welcomes service dogs. If you wish, you can request assistance from the airport ambassadors. The hard of hearing have TDD telephones and the airport also offers visual paging services.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer family services?

    Passengers traveling with infants have private nursing rooms where they can feed their babies. The nursing rooms include comfortable seating, power outlets, and changing tables. They are available in terminals 1 and 3 and in terminal 2. Cloud of Good at SFO also provides car seats and strollers for rent at SFO. You can order them online and pick them up from their onsite kiosks. The airport has also provided play areas in all three terminals where your kids can be entertained after the flight. The play areas are around gates 54A, 58B, 22, 62, and 87A.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO is served by the San Francisco BART which offers its services to downtown and the surrounding regions. You can take the BART from the International Terminal at boarding area G. You can connect to CalTrain, which offers its services to the larger San Francisco and San Jose region with the SFO BART train. SFO is also served by SamTrans, a bus service that runs from the airport to the surrounding regions. The bus operates three routes and you can find them outside baggage claim in terminals 2 and 3 and from level 1 courtyard A in the international terminal.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco was $139 for a one-way ticket and $364 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Houston Hobby Airport?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $402 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a massive airport with five terminals. IAH has provided an underground train for inter-terminal connections and a skyway.
  • Pets are welcome at IAH. The airport has provided four pet relief stations, all after security, in terminals B, C, D, and E.
  • United Airlines is the only local airline with a lounge at IAH. You can pay at the door to access this lounge and it has multiple locations: two in terminal C and one in terminals A, B, and E.
  • Around 744 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Houston to San Francisco. You can fly more sustainably with Frontier Airlines, which offers a flight that emits 46% less carbon per passenger.
  • Xpress Spa in terminal A near gate A17 is a good spot to de-stress before your flight to San Francisco. They offer express spa services at IAH and operate between 5 am and 10 pm.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to San Francisco

 
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7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

Flight was delayed more than 2 hour do the scheduling issues and then some confusing weight and balance matters, followed by a miscommunication with the tower on which runway was going to be used based on the airplane weight. All these things should have been figured out in advance. Instead of arriving at 12:30 a.m. we arrived at 2:30 a.m. very difficult to find a taxi or other transport at SFO. Luggage was delayed. An extension of an unpleasant flight day

Our first flight was so delayed that we had 10 mins to board the next one. We requested if the flight attendant could allow us off there plane first and they denied our request even though I have seen this done before. Luck was on our side that we didn’t miss our next flight.

The crew was fabulous, outstanding, friendly, attentive and just great, really made my flight one of the best I've ever had, thank you southwest crew flight #474, from Los Angeles to San Francisco on April 2,2024

The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Horrible. No AC. No Air inside the plane. We had to deplane twice! It is late almost 5 hrs in total. I almost passed out and about to call 911. I asked the crew to be honest and open the door. The lady next to me was lay down in the floor due to heat and no air inside the plane. I got headaches, can’t wait the replacement flight about midnight Dallas time. I end it up rebook for next day flight and stay overnight using my own pocket in a hotel nearby due to headaches and can’t breath. I still have a headache this morning. Still not decided yes how to file this issue to AA and/or FAA.

Initial flight had an engine overheat - returned to DFW. Had another plane ready, but crew timed out. Had to wait 5h for boarding. Fully boarded and pilot says plane is not flight worthy. Deplane and go to the other end of the terminal. Wait an hour to board third plane because the crew couldn’t leave the second plane because no wheelchairs were brought to remove passengers. Finally take off and there is no catering (in flight service) even in first class. Very much an AA failure.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

Missed my second flight because the first one was 1.5 hours delayed. Two hours on the plane and we all had to change the plane. Absolutely horrible experience. Never flying American Airlines again

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

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