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$78+ Cheap flights from Houston to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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HOU — SJC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
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Tue 12/302:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amSJC - IAH
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$796
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Mon 12/299:45 amIAH - SJC
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amSJC - IAH
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$828
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Tue 12/302:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:02 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$836
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Fri 12/264:17 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSJC - HOU
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$884
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Fri 12/267:26 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSJC - IAH
1 stop10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$884
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Sat 12/278:59 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:43 pmSJC - IAH
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$903
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Tue 12/302:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:15 amSJC - IAH
2 stops11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$990
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Mon 12/299:45 amIAH - SJC
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/26:15 amSJC - IAH
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$996
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Fri 12/264:45 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Fri 1/24:10 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$1,072
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Fri 12/264:45 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:10 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$1,073
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Sat 12/278:05 amHOU - SJC
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:05 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$1,077
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Thu 12/255:55 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/29:25 amSJC - HOU
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$1,078

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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 December 27, 2025.

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$182
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One-way from

$78
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$552
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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

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

San Jose

Sun 1/25

10:07 am-12:19 am

1 stop12h 12m

$207

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/5

6:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 25m

San Jose

Sun 2/8

1:04 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$238

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/22

5:25 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

San Jose

Wed 1/28

6:50 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$289

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

5:55 pm-10:54 am

1 stop18h 59m

San Jose

Tue 2/17

7:40 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$292

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Jose

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$292

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

11:27 am-6:34 pm

2 stops9h 07m

San Jose

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$298

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

8:02 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 08m

San Jose

Tue 1/27

12:50 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$298

HoustonSan Jose

HOU - SJC

HOUSJC

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

3:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Jose

Tue 3/3

6:50 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$299

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/17

5:33 pm-10:54 am

1 stop19h 21m

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:10 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$308

HoustonSan Jose

IAH - SJC

IAHSJC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Jose

Tue 3/3

7:40 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San Jose

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

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 December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to San Jose, California, you should look to book at least 14 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 $236). 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 December 27, 2025.

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 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

The best insider tips for Houston to San Jose flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to San Jose trip
Airports
IAH

Check security wait times on the IAH website to save time before your flight.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
SJC

Use the Airport Flyer bus for easy connections to BART and CalTrain from SJC.

Read more about SJCBy Daniel Scheffler
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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

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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 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 December 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San Jose, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,210 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,071 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 2 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 4h 15m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. 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 $95 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $120 and $204 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to San Jose, California for 76% 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 Frontier and Delta, 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 $376, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Jose), you can expect to pay $204 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 $236). 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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