Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Houston.
You can choose from 90 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring San Francisco (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering IAH to SFO flights is United Airlines. Its services land without delay 70.7% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and SFO:
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is ₹ 8,674. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 18,109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to SFO, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAH to SFO.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAH to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
