Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Houston
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,700–43,600 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
SFO - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
SFO - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
SFO - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-24
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,646 mi
2,649 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Sacramento - Houston · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights San Francisco - Waco · Waco is 179 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
SFO - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Houston.
San Francisco and Houston are about 1,646 miles (2,649 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,646-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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