HoustonSan FranciscoDirect FlightsIAH–SFO
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from IAH to SFO is estimated at about 3h 57m, based on the 1,632-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 9-10/day across 1 captured airline, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 05:22 to 21:59 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 57m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,632 mi | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IAH to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 9-10/day from IAH to SFO across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for C.
- First departure
- 05:22
- Last departure
- 21:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 777 · Terminal C · Seat map | 05:22 |
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 the rolling scheduled-departures window for IAH to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 68 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IAH to SFO?
The IAH to SFO flight time is estimated at about 3h 57m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IAH from SFO?
IAH to SFO is about 1,632 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IAH to SFO?
Our current provider sample for IAH to SFO includes United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IAH to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IAH to SFO include Boeing 737, Boeing 777.