San Francisco to Houston (SFO–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Houston
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1 Airlines 1,646 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 151 1-stop hubs

SFO–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 58% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
151
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,573
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SFO→HOU OAK→HOU SJC→HOU
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 5
Weekly flights 0 8 11
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 40m 3h
Departure OTP 58% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Houston flights · San Jose (SJC) to Houston flights · Concord (CCR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,646 mi / 2,650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,646 mi / 2,650 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections151 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 18m. The route covers 1,646 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXO, TRM, VNY, SAF, FTW, RAP, NEW, PGA, TEX, TUL, SCF, OGD, ADS, PRB, BJC, SUS, CNO, RIL, APA, LGB, STS, MRY, AFW, SNA, MYF, SBA, COS, CMI, MTJ, TUS, ASE, BLI, CLD, JAC, EGE, HDN, LRD, MEM, PSP, MTY, ROW, OKC, ELP, TLC, PDK, UGN, BZN, CID, RNO, FCA, SUN, YYC, BUR, COE, BFI, GDL, AGS, ECP, MKE, CVG, TYS, PTK, MHH, SDF, BCT, PWK, YVR, FXE, APF, VRB, CHO, YHM, CHS, PBI, SUA, ORD, MTH, NAS, GRR, CLE, GCM, CLT, YYZ, RSW, TEB, SBN, HPN, BZE, HVN, ACK, IAD, SYR, PHL, BGR, BED, LGA, EWR, YHU, PVD, BOS, CTG, YUL, SJU, SXM, PVU, ANU, SJO, BGI, SMF, OMA, LAX, DFW, PHX, LAS, AUS, MDW, DEN, BWI, ONT, SAN, SAT, SAL, PIT, IND, MSY, ABQ, RDU, ATL, BNA, LTN, TPA, FLL, DAL, OPF, MCO, STL, CMH, MIA, SLC, LIN, MCI, MAD, MSP, SJD, DCA, CUN, PVR, HCR, LIR, JWN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from HOU to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and CCR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to HOU

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

SFO to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to HOU ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,650 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CXO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).