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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $349-$543
JetBlue
Sat 11/17Sun 11/18
SFO - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $179-$310
Southwest
Mon 9/10
SFO - HOU • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Houston Hobby Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $282 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hobby (SFO-HOU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hobby

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:15 am - 10:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
13h 35m1 stop San Diego
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8:45 am - 9:30 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
14h 45m1 stop San Diego
$272JetBlue
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:00 pm - 10:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:25 am - 1:15 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$332Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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3:00 pm - 10:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:10 pm - 10:55 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$332Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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3:00 pm - 10:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:05 pm - 11:30 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
7h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$332Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
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3:41 pm - 11:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:18 pm - 8:25 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$389American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:55 am - 6:47 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:09 pm - 12:46 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$389American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:00 am - 4:33 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:09 pm - 10:59 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
9h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$389Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:00 am - 4:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:26 pm - 11:57 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$389Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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6:25 pm - 8:49 amSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
12h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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9:00 am - 10:46 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
15h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$505Sun Country Air
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:18 pm - 9:50 amSFO  San Francisco-HOU Houston Hobby
13h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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9:00 am - 10:49 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SFO San Francisco
15h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$525Sun Country Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport start at $272. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $349 to $543. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $272 on JetBlue.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, it is 50% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Key details for San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$164
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Hobby

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How can I fly from SFO to the Houston Airports?

    You can book a direct flight from SFO to IAH on United Airlines. It is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from SFO to HOU. Flights from SFO to Houston with one layover land at both IAH and HOU. Airlines such as Frontier, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest operate these flights with layovers in cities such as Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Los Angeles (LAX), and Denver (DEN). Airlines such as Delta and American Airlines operate two-stop flights between SFO and both IAH and HOU.

  • Is there a military lounge at SFO?

    Yes. SFO has a USO lounge that welcomes active-duty members of the US military and their dependents. This lounge is open every morning at 7 am and closes Sunday through Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm. Located in Terminal 1, Landside, this lounge offers showers, overnight facilities, TV, leather recliners, snacks and sandwiches, beverages, a nursery, and more.

  • Does SFO have animal relief stations?

    Yes. SFO has an animal relief station in Terminal 1 and another in Terminal 3, each open 24h. Follow the painted paw prints to find the exact location of these areas. Each relief station has places where animals can go to the bathroom as well as bowls and drinking water available. Travelers are encouraged to clean up after their animals by using the bags and trash receptacles provided.

  • How can I get into downtown Houston from IAH or HOU?

    From IAH, you can go to the bus station just outside the airport and catch a Metropolitan Transit Harris County bus #102 downtown. This trip will take about 45min. From HOU you can catch a Line 40 bus for a 45min trip downtown.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    On the San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 62%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $219 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $574: a $355 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Hobby Airport route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 0 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in Houston Hobby Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Houston Hobby Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston Hobby Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 1,645 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 14m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 16m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Houston Hobby Airport?

    Houston Hobby 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.

  • What car rental options are available at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)?

    Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Alamo
    · Hertz
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport range from $349 to $543, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $219 - about $355 less than Sunday (62% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $346 round-trip in that month - typically $262 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport
    - Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
    - TownePlace Suites by Marriott Houston Hobby Airport
  • Planes depart from The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houston and land at both major airports, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). SFO is a hub for Alaska Airlines. IAH is a hub for United Airlines. HOU is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you have time before your flight to Houston, you might want to take advantage of the Freshen Up nap rooms at SFO. These three rooms for rent have free Wi-Fi, a bed, a mirror, and a desk, with showers available at an additional fee. This facility is located in the International Terminal, Landside.
  • Both Houston airports have interfaith chapels. IAH has three interfaith chapels that can be found in Terminal C, Terminal D, and Baggage Claim. HOU has two interfaith chapels, one at Gate 44 Airside in the Central Concourse and one in Baggage Claim Level 1, Landside.
  • The Grand Hyatt Hotel is connected to SFO and a complimentary AirTrain will get hotel guests to all terminals. This comfortable hotel includes free Wi-Fi, room service, and access to a bar, business center, and gym.
  • The Wag Brigade at SFO is an animal therapy program were therapy dogs, one therapy rabbit, and one therapy pig pair with a trained handler to roam the Departures area to offer comfort to passengers who feel a bit emotionally wobbly about the flight. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet and hug these animals.

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