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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $200. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Houston.$186 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Houston.$200 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Houston.$215 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $215, select.

Houston.$225 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.

Houston.$266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $266, select.

Houston.$267 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Houston.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

Houston.$302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Houston.$376 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Houston.$383 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Houston.$383 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Houston.$383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Houston.$383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Houston.$383 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.

Houston.$384 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.

Houston.$439 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl. flights are currently cheapest in November.

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San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Houston below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Houston George Bush Intercntl..

San Francisco to Houston: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$186
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	423

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl. is $186. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

3 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

United, Emirates and Air New Zealand fly direct from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

As of September 2026, there are 423 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Houston George Bush Intercntl. is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Houston George Bush Intercntl.?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Houston?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is 4 hours.
Houston's timezone is UTC-6, making Houston two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Every week, there are 69 San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 00:24 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:59 with United Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to IAH flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United is your ticket to exploring Houston (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
With a reliable 81.91% of services landing on schedule, United has the best on-time performance for SFO to IAH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and IAH:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
- San Diego International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

Right now, $96 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $186. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to IAH, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to IAH.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

78% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

Consider booking a hotel close to IAH if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport around three weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Houston in September.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport for August if you want to visit Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to IAH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.