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San Francisco to Houstonaward flights

Compare award prices for San Francisco to Houston, with economy seats from 8,087 points.

From
SFO
To
IAH
Depart
1,630 miles~3h 45m
Snapshot

Route snapshot

San Francisco to Houston is a medium-haul domestic route, and nonstop award space shows up on United Airlines. Pricing comes from a single program, Lufthansa Miles & More, with economy from 8,087 points, on a United Airlines nonstop. On domestic flights, check the cash fare before redeeming: points earn their keep when the award price clearly undercuts it. Below, SFO–IAH award pricing is re-checked daily.

Route
SFO to IAH
Direct service
7 direct award flights
Airlines with award availability
1
Best economy price
From 8,087 pts
Best premium economy price
N/A
Best business price
N/A
Best first class price
N/A
Pricing

Award pricing comparison

Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.

AirlineEconomy
United Airlines logo
United AirlinesUA
8,087Lowest
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/6/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Availability

Award pricing by month

When award seats between San Francisco and Houston price cheapest over the next year.

Cheapest monthMarch 2027 · 8,087 pts
CheapestNext 12 months
Cheapest award by month
MonthCheapest award (points)
Nov 2026No award data
Dec 202625,000
Jan 2027No award data
Feb 2027No award data
Mar 20278,087
Apr 2027No award data
May 2027No award data
Jun 2027No award data
Jul 2027No award data
Aug 2027No award data
Sep 2027No award data
Oct 2027No award data
Mar, Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 8,087 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines

Airlines with award seats on this route

1 airline with award seats between San Francisco and Houston, nonstop or connecting.

United Airlines logoUnited AirlinesUA
Guide

Route notes

What to know before booking San Francisco to Houston with points.

Route information

  • 1,630 miles
  • ~3h 45m flight
  • +2h time difference
  • Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027

Distance ~1,630 miles; nonstop flying time ~3h45 (estimate). Local time in Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco. Award data window: November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for two months.

About this route

San Francisco to Houston is served by United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Award prices start from 8,087 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.

San Francisco–Houston Flights

Roughly 1,630 miles separate San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), so a nonstop spends about 3h45 in the air, a little more or less depending on winds and direction. United Airlines carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. The Boeing 737 appears on those nonstop award segments. Nonstops make up all of the award options in the data, which makes a direct award a realistic target.

Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles

San Francisco–Houston is domestic, so price it in cash before you price it in points. The economy floor is a partner booking on a United Airlines nonstop, with no connection to trade off against the points. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $319, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Points pay off here mainly when fares run high, so redeem then and pay cash otherwise. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.

Best Points & Miles Programs

Lufthansa Miles & More is the only program pricing San Francisco–Houston: economy at 8,087 points on a United Airlines nonstop.

Airlines & Routing Options

On points, the San Francisco–Houston nonstop belongs to United Airlines alone in the data. Only one airline shows award inventory on the route, priced through Lufthansa Miles & More.

Alternative Airports & Routes

No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for San Francisco–Houston; the live price table above tracks the main pair. Pricing the round trip? Houston to San Francisco is tracked separately, and awards can price differently each way. For another option from San Francisco, Atlanta prices from 9,500 points at last check.

Booking tips

  1. 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
  2. 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
  3. 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
  4. 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
  5. 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Houston route.

Economy currently starts at 8,087 points one-way through Lufthansa Miles & More on United Airlines, nonstop. Only Lufthansa Miles & More prices this route right now, so the real decision is points versus cash. The live table above shows today's floor in every cabin.