Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Houston
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August 5 - August 11
SFO - Houston
$273
$183
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October 20 - October 21
SFO - Houston
$282
$190
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September 22 - October 21
SFO - Houston
$205
$190
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September 22 - September 29
SFO - Houston
$233
$191
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September 21 - October 21
SFO - Houston
$204
$194
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October 13 - October 21
SFO - Houston
$272
$194
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August 24 - August 26
SFO - Houston
$292
$198
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August 3 - August 11
SFO - Houston
$260
$200
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October 20 - October 28
SFO - Houston
$271
$202
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October 20 - November 11
SFO - Houston
$247
$202
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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Houston
How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Houston
Regular price: $213 - $399
Prices for flights from San Francisco to Houston are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $213 and $399. The current lowest deal is $183 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 5 to August 11.
now $183
Low $213
High $399
The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Houston
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Houston is November, with a median price of $221. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $559. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
November
Flights from $221
March
Flights from $559
Direct flights from San Francisco to Houston
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Houston
Wed, Jul 8
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$250
$240
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$249
$240
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$249
$240
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$221
$240
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$237
$240
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
SFO - Houston
San Francisco (SFO) - Houston (IAH)
Frontier Airlines
$247
$240
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Houston
Dec 4 - Dec 5
$446 → $319
29%
Aug 24 - Aug 26
$292 → $198
32%
Oct 20 - Oct 21
$282 → $190
33%
Aug 5 - Aug 11
$273 → $183
33%
Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Houston
San Francisco - Houston route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with a median price of $429.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically cheapest at $221
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $221.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 16h 18m to Houston
Flights from San Francisco to Houston typically take 16h 18m, including layovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights make up 73.8% of deals. Direct flights are less frequent on this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines has a deal for $183
Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $183. This is below the typical price for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals for this route appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day historically.
San Francisco main airports to depart from
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$183
Houston main airports to arrive at
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
📍 ~27 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$183
William P. Hobby (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
📍 ~13 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$190
Airports nearby Houston used as alternative
Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)
Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and growing international route networks as a practical alternative.
📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$201
San Antonio International (SAT)
San Antonio International provides reliable service and competitive pricing for domestic routes with direct highway access.
📍 ~300 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$219
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International is a massive global hub offering nearly any destination not served by Houston.
📍 ~380 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$143
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Dallas Love Field is a major domestic hub, particularly useful for Southwest Airlines passengers and easier to navigate.
📍 ~360 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$225
Easterwood (CLL)
Easterwood is the closest geographical alternative for residents in Northwest Houston suburbs with fast check-in.
📍 ~130 km from Houston (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$408
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Aug 03
Houston, United States
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87% AI deal score
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87% AI deal score
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87% AI deal score
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86% AI deal score
$1,407
$771
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86% AI deal score
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86% AI deal score
$1,410
$771
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Houston, United States
86% AI deal score
$1,407
$771
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Houston, United States
85% AI deal score
$1,437
$771
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Jul 03
Houston, United States
85% AI deal score
$1,473
$801
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Houston, United States
85% AI deal score
$1,473
$801
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Sep 26
Houston, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,738
$1,079
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Aug 01
Houston, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,477
$771
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Aug 06
Houston, United States
84% AI deal score
$1,465
$771
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Aug 07
Houston, United States
84% AI deal score
$2,139
$1,140
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Aug 14
Houston, United States
84% AI deal score
$2,106
$1,140
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Sep 14
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,654
$1,079
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Sep 24
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,650
$1,079
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Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,710
$1,079
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Sep 07
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,634
$1,079
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Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,676
$1,079
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Sep 29
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,615
$1,079
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Oct 19
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,697
$1,099
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Jun 19
Houston, United States
83% AI deal score
$2,013
$1,353
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Oct 28
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,541
$1,077
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Oct 28
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,543
$1,077
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Oct 28
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,512
$1,077
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Oct 28
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,516
$1,077
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Oct 05
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,550
$1,077
Save $473
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Oct 10
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,590
$1,077
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Oct 29
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,564
$1,079
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Oct 21
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Oct 19
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,523
$1,079
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Oct 31
Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,540
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,512
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,512
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,540
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,528
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,542
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,524
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,552
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,541
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,553
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,584
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,530
$1,079
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
$1,556
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Houston, United States
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Houston, United States
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Houston, United States
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Houston, United States
82% AI deal score
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Houston, United States
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