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$86+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Houston

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SJC — HOU
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:22 pm
SJC
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IAH
1 stop14h 11m
Frontier
Thu 5/74:21 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:39 pm
SJC
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IAH
1 stop22h 14m
Frontier
Wed 5/61:28 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop25h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$196
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:39 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:31 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:12 pm
SJC
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IAH
1 stop20h 21m
Frontier
Thu 5/144:21 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop21h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$241
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:39 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Sun 4/1910:49 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop10h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/219:00 pm
SJC
-
HOU
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/288:50 am
HOU
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:39 pm
SJC
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IAH
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:00 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/149:37 am
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Tue 4/286:32 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:57 pm
SJC
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IAH
1 stop24h 14m
Frontier
Fri 8/286:30 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/16:39 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/310:15 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 5/128:20 am
SJC
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Thu 5/148:05 am
HOU
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/146:10 am
SJC
-
IAH
2 stops9h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 4/285:00 am
IAH
-
SJC
2 stops9h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$275

Find flight deals from San Jose to Houston

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 March 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$86
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

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September

Average price

$409
From San Jose to Houston
One-way flight from San Jose to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 4/14

9:37 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

6:32 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$265

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 4/29

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

11:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$272

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 6/9

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/10

10:00 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$307

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 4/28

6:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

8:05 am-10:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$310

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 6/9

10:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/10

2:35 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$317

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Thu 4/23

10:10 am-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

6:35 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$331

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 6/9

9:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/10

6:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops7h 00m

$367

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Fri 5/29

4:12 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/31

7:59 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$391

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sun 5/3

12:56 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

6:55 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$399

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 4/21

8:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

9:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$399

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Houston

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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 March 13, 2026.

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 $95). Flying from San Jose, California to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 March 24, 2026.

When flying from San Jose, California to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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 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.

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 March 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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 2 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 5h 42m. San Jose, California and Houston are separated by a distance of 1604 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 $132, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Jose, California to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $153 and $192, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 68% 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 $80 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $81 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 $333 for a flight from San Jose, California to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $256.

  • 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 $95). Flying from San Jose, California to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$153Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$325Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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