Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco is two hours behind Houston and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Flights from IAH to SFO start at 05:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 22:00 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 69 weekly Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your IAH to SFO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into San Francisco (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is United.
With 77.27% of its services landing on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier offering IAH to SFO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAH and SFO:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 1,169. A return ticket is currently R 2,322. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to SFO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
