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$74+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — HOU
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/78:02 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:10 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:15 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:36 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/63:09 pmIAH - SJC
2 stops53h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:31 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 1/67:20 amIAH - SJC
2 stops12h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/611:41 amIAH - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:15 amSJC - IAH
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Tue 1/66:41 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/10$494
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:31 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Mon 1/56:20 amIAH - SJC
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/10$503
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:36 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/32:42 pmIAH - SJC
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$525
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:10 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:15 amHOU - SJC
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:22 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Tue 1/67:20 amIAH - SJC
2 stops12h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amSJC - HOU
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:40 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$559

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Trip.com)

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$473
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Houston that are best for you.

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San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 1/29

12:34 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/31

7:00 pm-9:42 am

2 stops40h 42m

$220

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 1/28

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

5:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$312

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 1/28

10:45 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 36m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

5:45 am-4:02 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$322

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sat 1/31

11:00 am-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

7:17 pm-9:48 am

1 stop16h 31m

$331

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 1/29

7:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$331

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 1/24

11:30 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$336

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 1/20

6:50 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

5:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$343

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sun 2/8

6:02 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$349

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Fri 1/23

3:36 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop30h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

7:17 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$352

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 1/20

10:45 pm-10:21 am

1 stop9h 36m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

5:45 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Houston (average of $87). Flying from San Jose, California to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Houston in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Jose to Houston flights

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Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, perfect for catching up on work emails before your flight.

Read more about SJCBy Daniel Scheffler
IAH

For a quick city transfer, Uber or Lyft from IAH takes about 25 minutes to downtown Houston.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
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Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Jose to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,179 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Houston?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Houston. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Houston?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Houston will take you 7h 10m. San Jose, California and Houston are separated by a distance of 1618 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $96, Frontier will fly you from San Jose, California to Houston and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $125 and $147, respectively. Frontier is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $63 and United Airlines from $98 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Houston?

    On average you can expect to pay $362 for a flight from San Jose, California to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $253.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Houston (average of $87). Flying from San Jose, California to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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