Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco two hours behind Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HOU to SFO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between HOU and SFO:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 131 €. A return fare right now is 270 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HOU to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HOU to SFO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
81.06% of flights leaving William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of HOU.
William P. Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HOU:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HOU to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
