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$138+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Hobby (HOU)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — HOU
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Houston Hobby are usually found in January or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Hobby (HOU). 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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$291

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/146:00 amSJC - HOU
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/218:51 amHOU - SJC
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/17$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 9/276:35 amSJC - HOU
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Wed 10/11:13 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/16$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 8/239:45 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
Sat 8/308:10 pmHOU - SJC
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/17$337

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

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San Jose

Fly to

Hobby

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/21

8:51 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$289

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 9/27

6:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

1:13 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$319

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 8/23

9:45 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/30

8:10 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$337

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$140

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 11/15

12:22 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$149

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Mon 9/22

6:45 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$169

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Sat 8/23

12:39 pm-5:19 pm

3 stops26h 40m

$223

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Deals found on 7/17

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Hobby

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport 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 at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated July 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,958 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Hobby. 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 Hobby?

    If you book a flight to Houston Hobby from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose. There is 1 flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($289), Delta ($319), and Southwest ($337) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $138 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $140 and Southwest from $169 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $109. While the most popular route (San Jose - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $156 on average our data indicates $367 when flying from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Hobby 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 to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Hobby

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Hobby. 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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