Houston (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,646
miles
2,649
kilometers
1,431
nautical miles

🕐 3h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (297°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,646 2,634
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,646 2,634
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,646 2,469
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,646 2,469
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,646 3,292
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,646 2,469
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Houston and San Francisco earns you 3,292 base miles - that's 13% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to SFO route connects Houston, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,646 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 297° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1,646 miles (2,649 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to SFO typically take around 3h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,646 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.