San FranciscoHoustonFlight TimeSFO–IAH
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) takes 3h 16m on average, covering about 1,736 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 8m and the slowest 3h 27m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 16m | 1,736 mi | 3h 8m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to IAH
Our current provider sample includes 10-11/day from SFO to IAH across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3.
- First departure
- 00:45
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 757 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 00:45 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-08 and 2026-06-16, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to IAH?
The SFO to IAH flight takes 3h 16m on average based on 5 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from IAH?
SFO to IAH is about 1,736 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to IAH?
United Airlines flies the SFO to IAH route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to IAH?
Aircraft observed on SFO to IAH include Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900.