Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston is two hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 89 weekly San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Your SFO to IAH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Houston (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to IAH flights, with 75.94% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental 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 SFO and IAH:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, P5,539 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P10,986. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to IAH.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to IAH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Hit the road running by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Houston in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to go to Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to IAH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.