San Jose

$87+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJC
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapest flights from Houston to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 4/48:00 am
IAH
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SJC
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/68:32 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 5/19:33 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:22 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop13h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/28:00 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop13h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/68:32 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/510:33 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/117:36 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/169:28 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop11h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/208:22 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop18h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/510:33 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 04m
Frontier
Sat 4/117:36 pm
SJC
-
IAH
2 stops13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/189:47 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:42 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/2610:15 pm
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/48:22 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop21h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:31 am
IAH
-
SJC
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Mon 6/152:45 pm
SJC
-
IAH
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 5/78:05 am
HOU
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/128:20 am
SJC
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/78:50 am
HOU
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Thu 4/911:00 am
SJC
-
HOU
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/168:05 am
HOU
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/2012:55 pm
SJC
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$325

Find flight deals from Houston to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San Jose (SJC). 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 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$532
From Houston to San Jose
One-way flight from Houston to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

2:59 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Jose

Mon 4/27

1:59 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$345

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/6

8:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

San Jose

Wed 6/10

5:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$358

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

5:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Jose

Mon 4/27

5:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 15m

$367

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

7:45 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Jose

Fri 4/24

11:00 pm-8:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

$367
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/19

8:15 am-10:20 am

Nonstop4h 05m

San Jose

Mon 4/27

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$389

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

7:45 am-3:08 pm

2 stops9h 23m

San Jose

Fri 4/24

4:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$394

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 00m

San Jose

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$409

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

4:00 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Jose

Mon 4/27

6:32 pm-9:54 am

2 stops13h 22m

$416

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/6

6:45 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-5:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$432

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/7

9:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Jose

Mon 5/11

2:46 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$465

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Jose

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Jose, California, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Jose, California (average of $95). Flying from Houston to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 HOU to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 9, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to San Jose, California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

The best insider tips for Houston to San Jose flights

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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.

Daniel Scheffler

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 San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated March 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Jose, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from Houston?

    Most people fly into San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight to San Jose from Houston. On average, San Jose has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 6 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Houston to San Jose, California can take about 5h 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $358. There are 1618 mi between Houston and San Jose, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to San Jose, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $83 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $173 and $204 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Jose, California for 80% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to San Jose, California for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to San Jose, California is generally $434, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Jose), you can expect to pay $254 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to San Jose 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 Houston to San Jose, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San Jose, California (average of $95). Flying from Houston to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 Houston to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San Jose. 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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