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

• 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston takes 3h 54m, 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 San Francisco to Houston range from $339 to $550, 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 $283 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $450 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to Houston flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Houston 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 $2,746. 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 route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from San Francisco to Houston usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and 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 route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from San Francisco to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $107.

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.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 10m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 11m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Houston 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 are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Houston 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.