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SFO–IAH · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) takes 3h 25m on average, covering about 1,632 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 16m and the slowest 3h 34m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 25m | 1,632 mi | Nonstop | 3h 16m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Houston
United Airlines operates 10-11/day flights from SFO to IAH. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 00:45
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Houston?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) takes 3h 25m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 16m and the slowest 3h 34m.
How far is San Francisco from Houston?
San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) is about 1,632 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH), with 10-11/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Houston?
United Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Houston?
The SFO–IAH route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU