Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HOU to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between HOU and SFO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs35,486 is currently the best price for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs69,708. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HOU to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HOU to SFO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Houston Hobby Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Houston to Houston Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to HOU:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HOU to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
