Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,634 miles (2,629 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Austin and more.
How many miles IAH to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to SFO
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAH to SFO with one stop
52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Albuquerque (ABQ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Tucson (TUS)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Ontario (ONT)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way+1+3
- Via Santa Ana (SNA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Reno (RNO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)United Airlines the whole way+1
IAH to SFO: common questions
How many miles does IAH to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to SFO?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Houston from San Francisco by plane?
Houston (IAH) and San Francisco (SFO) are 1,634 miles (2,629 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Albuquerque (ABQ), Austin (AUS), Phoenix (PHX) and San Antonio (SAT). On 48 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.