Cheap Flights from Houston (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

100% Trains are 100% more expensive in San Francisco than in Houston.

Houston $1.25

San Francisco $2.5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

30% The average meal is 30% more expensive in San Francisco than in Houston.

Houston $19

San Francisco $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

7% Taxis are 7% more expensive in San Francisco than in Houston.

Houston $3.88

San Francisco $4.15

Coffee Regular cappuccino

8% Coffee is 8% more expensive in San Francisco than in Houston.

Houston $5.34

San Francisco $5.76

Distance: 1643 miles

Houston airports

G.Bush Intercontinental (IAH) How far from city center: 16 miles

Hobby (HOU) How far from city center: 9 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Houston

Houston, located in southeast Texas, is a city with a thriving art scene, filled with several museums, ballet and symphony and theaters. It is also a prominent culinary center with countless restaurants and bars. The city houses a diverse and growing international community and has been nicknamed the "Space City" due to its link with the NASA Space Center.

Being the fourth most populous city in the US, there are many airports that serve it, however, the Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport are the main ones usually used. There are direct and connecting daily flights from Houston to San Francisco with some airlines offering low budget flights.

Travelling to Houston airport

William P. Hobby Airport features modern facilities to make travel easy for travelers. There are several transport options to take you across the 11 miles between the airport and Downtown Houston. You can use a taxi or rent a car from one of the several car rental companies.

You can opt for SuperShuttle transport, but choosing a non-stop shuttle rather than riding with other passengers will get you to the airport faster. The public metro bus route 40 serves HOU from downtown locations. The airport has two parking garages located near the terminal – The Red and Blue Garage – which offer valet parking and automated parking locator systems respectively.

Reaching San Francisco

San Francisco may not be very big geographically, but it contains so many delights for visitors that there will be numerous interesting activities from which they can choose. A walk across the most famous bridge in the world, The Golden Gate Bridge, will impress you with its amazing 1.7-mile span.

You will get a chance to go back in time as far as the 19th century by riding through the city on cable cars. You can explore North Beach which isn't really a beach but a network of cafes, restaurants and shops close to Washington Square. At Union Square, you can shop from the exclusive department stores and boutiques to your heart's content.

Getting to the city center

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the main airport that serves the city. It is about 14 miles to the south of San Francisco. You can choose to get to the city center from the airport by train, car or shuttle. At the airport, the BART station is located at the international terminal.

You can buy tickets to reach downtown San Francisco with drop-offs near city hall and United National Plaza, Union Square, Montgomery Street and near San Francisco Bay. There are several taxi and car rental companies at the airport arrivals, you can hire a car for transport to the city center.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Houston to San Francisco

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Houston to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Houston to San Francisco is $34. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is San Francisco more expensive than Houston to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco costs about $ 4.15 USD, 7% more expensive than Houston, with a fare of $ 3.88 USD, while train tickets cost 100% more at San Francisco: $ 2.50 USD versus $ 1.25 USD at Houston. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in San Francisco, 32% more than the 19.00 USD in Houston. The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 5.76 USD , while in Houston the coffee costs 5.34 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Houston to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a trip from Houston to San Francisco are April, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Houston to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to San Francisco from Houston in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, February and March are the months with fewer searches for Houston - San Francisco.

How long does the flight from Houston to San Francisco take?

Flight length from Houston to San Francisco is around 05:51 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,367 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Houston?

While in Houston the temperatures can reach an average of 36.54 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -0.28 ºC average degrees reported in Houston. During the winter period, Houston can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Houston and San Francisco?

The main route from Houston to San Francisco is: G.Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route: United Airlines. Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras.

Which airlines fly from Houston to San Francisco?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Houston to San Francisco are:

United Airlines.

Flying Time 5 h and 51 m When flying from Houston to San Francisco, this can take around 5 h and 51 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $34 The best price for flights from Houston to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport G.Bush Intercontinental G.Bush Intercontinental is where you'll take off when flying from Houston to San Francisco

Arrival Airport San Francisco Intl Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from Houston to San Francisco