Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Houston – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
4h 18m Return – Nov 11, 2026
direct
3h 47m $401
yesterday
Houston – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
7h 17m PHX
Return – Nov 12, 2026
1 stop
7h 56m LAS
$225
yesterday
Houston – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
6h 37m DEN
Return – Nov 12, 2026
1 stop
7h 56m LAS
$241
yesterday
Houston – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
7h 17m PHX
Return – Nov 11, 2026
1 stop
6h 28m DEN
$252
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$195
Average price of a round trip
$272
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h17
A flight from Houston to San Francisco takes on average 4h17.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is August.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Houston (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $92 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, July and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 21 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $234.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Houston to San Francisco
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $195 to $710
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $272
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Houston, USA
airports :
Ellington Airport (EFD)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston Metro-Ho Airport (QHO)
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
local time :
Houston is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Houston, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 28°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 32°C.
The city of Houston (HOU) has 5 airport(s): Ellington, William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental, Houston Metro-/Ho and Sugar Land
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Houston to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 21 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 46% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Houston to San Francisco is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Houston and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from William P. Hobby or George Bush Intercontinental, and you will arrive at San Francisco.
How to reach Houston airport from the city centre?
The airport Ellington is located 26 km, William P. Hobby is located 14 km, George Bush Intercontinental is located 22 km, Houston Metro-/Ho is located 7 km or Sugar Land is located 32 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Houston to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Houston and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 29°C in Houston. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 129 mm in Houston. In summer, it is warmer in Houston and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in Houston and it rains more in San Francisco.
