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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 4:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:53 am.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 3h 54m, covering 1,631 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 San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $339 to $549, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $431 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $274 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $450 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights. 90% 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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $313 to $2,773. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $105.

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 San Francisco and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 07m, compared with 6h 11m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: 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.

From IAH, travelers can easily reach Southside Place, Bellaire, Spring Valley, Bunker Hill Village, Arcola, Crosby and Manvel, in addition to Houston. Travelers can take a taxi or rent a car at IAH, although the airport's ground transportation information does not list Southside Place, Bellaire, Spring Valley, Bunker Hill Village, Arcola, Crosby or Manvel as taxi or rental car destinations. IAH's Rental Car Center offers quick access to major highways and is connected to the main terminal building by readily available shuttles. Agencies there include Enterprise, Thrifty and National.

Public transportation options to SFO include BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), Caltrain and SamTrans buses. BART is the option most often recommended because it is quick and affordable. Its airport station is on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal. From there, AirTrain connects to all terminals.

Yes, both airports have wheelchair-accessible restrooms and elevators. Wheelchairs are also available on request, usually through the airlines.