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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Houston to San Francisco were £116 for one-way flights and £285 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Houston to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
IAH
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Number of flight options
2
Return price
£284
Average flight time
2 hours 19 mins

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San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
Houston
Origin Airport IATA Code
HOU
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
6
Available Airlines
Delta, American Airlines, United
Distance
2627 km
Direct Flight Time
4 17
Flight Price
£285

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Houston and San Francisco?
The best thing about catching a plane from Houston to San Francisco is that there are a couple of different routes you can take. If you decide you want to go from Houston Airport to San Francisco Airport, you’ll have many carriers to choose from, including United Airlines. Rather depart from Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby) and arrive at Oakland Intl. Airport? Look at booking with Southwest Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Houston to San Francisco?
Expect to be sitting in your seat for at least 3 hours and 59 minutes when heading from Houston to San Francisco. But this journey of 1,650 miles usually takes roughly 4 hours and 8 minutes. In any event, you won’t have to make a stopover, so you’ll have more time to enjoy your break.
What are the best airports for Houston to San Francisco flights?
You might be interested to learn that there are numerous ways to fly from Houston to San Francisco. Here’s a list of the most frequently flown routes:

  • Houston Airport to SJC - 231 flights per week
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 230 flights per week
  • HOU to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 225 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco?
After awesome amenities? How about friendly service? While you’ll find multiple airlines with flights from Houston to San Francisco, picking one of these reliable air carriers will ensure you start your getaway on the right track.

  • Southwest Airlines with 2,864 flights every month.
  • Delta with 581 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 521 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 399 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 195 flights every month.
  • Volaris with 108 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Houston to San Francisco?
A world of wonder and excitement awaits in San Francisco. Begin your amazing adventure by booking a seat on one of the 33 flights which run daily from Houston to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Houston to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Houston to San Francisco is May. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £285 and can rise to £330 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Houston to San Francisco  

Every day between Houston and San Francisco, 29 flights from 6 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Emirates, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 4hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2627 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Houston to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Houston to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
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Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,611 reviews)
"ended up being a great spot for us, a quick walk to chinatown & little Italy. we even walked to oracle park though that was a little more of a trek. hotel was very quiet, nice lobby, friendly staff. small room but perfect if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in there anyways."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point, San Francisco, CA
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend and will stay again in the future."

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
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7.8/10 Good! (2,747 reviews)
Id come back
"Great location, walkable to Chinatown, downtown and North Beach quite easily. We had a great view and I know it wasn’t the best in the building. Spacious rooms for a decent price are nice staff."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
334 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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