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IAH–SFO · Nonstop
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 3h 57m, covering 1,632 miles. United Airlines flies the route nonstop with 9-10/day departures, from 05:22 to 21:59 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 57m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,632 mi | Nonstop | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to San Francisco
United Airlines operates 9-10/day flights from IAH to SFO. Departures leave from Terminal C at IAH.
- First departure
- 05:22
- Last departure
- 21:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 777 · Terminal C · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to IAH flights — 10-11/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IAH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 68 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 3h 57m, based on the 1,632-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from San Francisco?
Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1,632 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to San Francisco?
United Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Houston to San Francisco?
The IAH–SFO route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights from HOU
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF