$147+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJC
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San Jose
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 October 27, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $319 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $147 (Southwest) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $379 |
Good round-trip deal | $242 or less |
Good one-way deal | $197 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San JoseExplore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/42:32 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Sun 12/710:25 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/27![Delta logo]()
$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 12/52:32 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Mon 12/84:50 pmSJC - HOU
2 stops14h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/25![Delta logo]()
$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/127:50 amHOU - SJC
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/146:45 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26![Southwest logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/256:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amSJC - HOU
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/278:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/28:45 amSJC - HOU
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26![Southwest logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/25:05 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/24![Southwest logo]()
$419
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose that are best for you.
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HOU - SJC
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Houston Hobby
Fri 1/16
5:35 am-11:20 am
1 stop7h 45m
San Jose
Mon 1/19
3:10 pm-12:05 am
1 stop6h 55m
$351
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Thu 12/4
2:32 pm-8:41 pm
1 stop8h 09m
San Jose
Sun 12/7
10:25 pm-9:34 am
1 stop9h 09m
$351
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Fri 12/5
2:32 pm-8:41 pm
1 stop8h 09m
San Jose
Mon 12/8
12:55 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop7h 53m
$351
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Fri 12/12
7:50 am-10:00 am
Nonstop4h 10m
San Jose
Sun 12/14
6:45 am-12:20 pm
Nonstop3h 35m
$369
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Thu 11/27
8:00 am-2:30 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San Jose
Tue 12/2
8:45 am-5:50 pm
1 stop7h 05m
$399
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Mon 1/12
5:25 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$147
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HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Mon 2/9
3:00 pm-5:15 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$147
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HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Thu 1/22
5:25 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$147
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HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/21
5:25 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$147
HoustonSan Jose
HOU - SJC
HOUSJC
Houston Hobby
Thu 1/8
5:25 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$147
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to San Jose in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Jose, California flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San Jose, California flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-San Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San Jose
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to San Jose. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.
Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California. 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 Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California (average of $95). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Hobby 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 October 27, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San Jose. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 18m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 18m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 58m.
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 October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$114 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$120 | Average$253 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$560 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$1,076 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$314 | Average$478 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |