Flights from Houston Flights to San Francisco

Direct flights from Houston to San Francisco

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Houston

United States

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

San Francisco

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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Distance

1,632 miles · (2,626 km)

Flight time

4 hours and 33 minutes

Airlines

United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Boeing 757-300
Boeing 777
Boeing 787-9

Houston to San Francisco Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Houston to San Francisco. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IAH to SFO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit San Francisco

What is the best time to visit San Francisco?

🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean

In San Francisco, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.

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San Francisco is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between April and September, as most rainfall occurs from October to February.

San Francisco

SFO

Airlines flying from Houston to San Francisco

Airline-specific flight schedules from Houston to San Francisco

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Houston IAH to San Francisco SFO, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their IAH SFO flight schedule.

United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines flight schedulefrom Houston to San Francisco

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Houston to San Francisco Flights

Flights from IAH to SFO are operated 70 times a week, with an average of 10 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:00 - 22:09. The earliest flight departs at 05:00, the last flight departs at 22:09. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Houston to San Francisco takes 4 hours and 33 minutes. The flight distance between Houston and San Francisco is 1,632 miles (or 2,626 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Francisco?

There are 2 airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

How many flights per week are there from IAH to SFO?

There are 70 flights per week flying from Houston to San Francisco (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to San Francisco?

4 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to San Francisco.

How far is San Francisco from Houston?

The distance from Houston to San Francisco is 1,632 miles (2,626 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IAH airport to SFO airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Houston to San Francisco.

What alliances have direct flights from Houston to San Francisco?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Houston to San Francisco.

What classes are available from Houston to San Francisco?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Houston to San Francisco?

Aircraft types that fly from Houston to San Francisco:

Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Boeing 757-300
Boeing 777
Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Houston to San Francisco?

The earliest flight departs at 05:00 from Houston and arrives at 07:16 at San Francisco.

What is the latest flight available from Houston to San Francisco?

The latest flight departs at 22:09 from Houston and arrives at 00:15 at San Francisco.

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Non-stop flights from IAH to SFO

1,632 miles (2,626 km) · 4h 33m

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07:16
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 487
United Airlines
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05:00
07:16
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 487
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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07:15
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 487
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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F

07:17
09:30
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1768
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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W
J
F

07:17
09:30
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1768
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
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F

07:20
09:42
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1768
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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W
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F

08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737-900
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F

08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
10:40
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:17
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1418
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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08:20
10:42
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 2744
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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Star Alliance
UA 2358
United Airlines
Boeing 777
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Star Alliance
UA 2611
United Airlines
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14:53
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UA 2611
United Airlines
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UA 2611
United Airlines
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12:30
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Star Alliance
UA 2611
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 2611
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 589
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 589
United Airlines
Boeing 737-900
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Star Alliance
UA 589
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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Star Alliance
UA 589
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
Boeing 787-9
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
Boeing 787-9
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18:58
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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18:58
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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16:45
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
Boeing 787-9
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16:45
18:58
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
Boeing 787-9
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16:45
18:58
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
Boeing 787-9
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Star Alliance
UA 382
United Airlines
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 1341
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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20:23
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Star Alliance
UA 1341
United Airlines
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20:23
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Star Alliance
UA 1341
United Airlines
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20:23
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Star Alliance
UA 1341
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 1507
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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22:49
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Star Alliance
UA 399
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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23:59
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Star Alliance
UA 1609
United Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
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