Flights Houston → San Francisco
As of October 2026, economy flights from Houston to San Francisco have a typical range USD 225–1117, median USD 355. Full range across all 211 offers: USD 205–1927. We found 47% of 211 offers from budget carriers (around USD 345) and 53% from full-service carriers (around USD 365).
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Best offers by airline: Houston → San Francisco
Based on 211 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Houston → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 40 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 45 | — |
| JetBlue | — | USD 49 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
| United | — | USD 51 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 45 | — |
| JetBlue Airways | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Houston to San Francisco cost?
Based on 211 offers · October 2026
Houston to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 205 to USD 1927 across 211 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 291 and premium fares around 1152 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 211 offers.
These 211 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 240 and USD 480
What hidden fees do Houston to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Houston to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 211 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AS | 45 | 12% |
| UA | 37 | 6% |
| WN | 43 | 14% |
| JetBlue | 49 | 21% |
| AA | 51 | 16% |
| American | 55 | 24% |
| Alaska | 63 | 17% |
| Delta | 45 | 13% |
| United | 50 | 18% |
| DL | 33 | 5% |
| B6 | 37 | 5% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
Alaska: base ~USD 317 + fees USD 63 = ~USD 380 total. Qatar Airways: base ~USD 1767 + fees USD 20 = ~USD 1787 total.
Alaska's USD 63 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Qatar Airways's lower-fee model — the USD 1450 base difference shrinks to USD 1407 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Alaska charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than QR on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Houston to San Francisco?
12 airlines flew Houston to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JetBlue | 1 | — | 229 | 49 (21%) |
 American | 6 | 230–240 | 230 | 55 (24%) |
 United | 3 | 252–303 | 303 | 50 (17%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 50 | 225–360 | 327 | 43 (13%) |
 American Airlines | 27 | 229–417 | 329 | 51 (15%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 12 | 207–602 | 345 | 45 (13%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 42 | 240–1685 | 365 | 33 (9%) |
 Alaska | 10 | 257–446 | 380 | 63 (16%) |
 Delta | 15 | 240–475 | 394 | 45 (11%) |
 United Airlines | 34 | 220–1124 | 620 | 37 (6%) |
 B6 | 5 | 410–1117 | 684 | 37 (5%) |
 Qatar Airways | 6 | 1491–1880 | 1787 | 20 (1%) |
Where do the best Houston → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Houston to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Houston–San Francisco cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 528 vs USD 413 median; overall median USD 355).
- Alaska charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than QR — USD 63 vs USD 20 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 359 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 261. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Houston to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 211 offers analyzed, Houston to San Francisco flights range from USD 205 to USD 1927, with a median price of USD 355. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Houston to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 42 to the base fare on Houston to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Houston to San Francisco including all fees?
- JetBlue has the lowest median fare on Houston to San Francisco at USD 229 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Houston–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 261. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Houston to San Francisco routes?
- Houston to San Francisco has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 205 to USD 1927 across 211 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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