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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Houston from $86

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Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 12:33 pm
SJC
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IAH
14h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:21 pm - 11:59 am
IAH
-
SJC
21h 38m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 12:33 pm
SJC
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IAH
14h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:21 pm - 11:59 am
IAH
-
SJC
21h 38m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
Frontier Logo
6:39 pm - 6:53 pm
SJC
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IAH
22h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:28 pm - 1:17 pm
IAH
-
SJC
25h 49m
1 stop
$196Frontier
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 6:38 pm
SJC
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IAH
20h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 7:27 pm
IAH
-
SJC
11h 54m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
Frontier Logo
6:39 pm - 6:02 pm
SJC
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IAH
21h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:49 am - 7:27 pm
IAH
-
SJC
10h 38m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
Southwest Logo
9:00 pm - 5:00 am
SJC
-
HOU
6h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 11:00 am
HOU
-
SJC
4h 10mnonstop
$256Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 10:20 pm
SJC
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HOU
6h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 11:00 am
HOU
-
SJC
4h 10mnonstop
$261Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 3:15 pm
SJC
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HOU
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 5:20 pm
HOU
-
SJC
8h 10m
2 stops
$266Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 10:20 pm
SJC
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HOU
6h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 5:20 pm
HOU
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SJC
8h 10m
2 stops
$272Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 10:34 am
SJC
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IAH
13h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 7:27 pm
IAH
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SJC
23h 12m
1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 21
SJC9:00 pmSan Jose
6h 00m
1 stop
HOU5:00 amHouston Hobby
Apr 28
HOU8:50 amHouston Hobby
4h 10m
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
$256
Southwest
Apr 21
SJC1:45 pmSan Jose
6h 35m
2 stops
HOU10:20 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 28
HOU8:50 amHouston Hobby
4h 10m
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
$261
Southwest
Apr 21
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
6h 30m
1 stop
HOU3:15 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 28
HOU11:10 amHouston Hobby
8h 10m
2 stops
SJC5:20 pmSan Jose
$266

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Houston

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Houston flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 14
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 51m
1 stop
IAH3:51 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Apr 28
IAH2:03 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 33m
1 stop
SJC6:36 pmSan Jose
$317
American Airlines
Apr 14
SJC6:10 amSan Jose
9h 11m
2 stops
IAH5:21 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Apr 28
IAH6:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 10m
1 stop
SJC10:10 amSan Jose
$322
American Airlines
May 6
SJC2:02 pmSan Jose
7h 57m
1 stop
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
May 10
IAH6:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 10m
1 stop
SJC10:10 amSan Jose
$363

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San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Mon 5/4

8:22 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/7

4:21 pm-11:59 am

1 stop21h 38m

$160

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Mon 5/4

8:22 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/7

4:21 pm-11:59 am

1 stop21h 38m

$171

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sun 5/3

6:39 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

1:28 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop25h 49m

$196

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Mon 4/20

8:22 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop20h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

9:33 am-7:27 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$230

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Fri 4/17

6:39 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/19

10:49 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$250
Quickest round-trip

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 4/21

9:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$256

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 4/21

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$261

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

11:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$266

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 4/21

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

11:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$272

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Fri 5/1

6:39 pm-10:34 am

1 stop13h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/3

10:15 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$272

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from San Jose, California, with most prices found around $305. The month of April is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $394.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Houston from San Jose, California is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $413. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Houston on Monday is $474.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Jose, California to Houston flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Houston in the morning for as low as $468. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $478. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest San Jose to Houston flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from San Jose, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around $424 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from San Jose, California for as low as $187 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Jose to Houston flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Jose to Houston flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap San Jose, California to Houston flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

3h 35m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Houston takes 3h 35m
Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports in Houston. From San Jose, California there are direct flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU).
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  • How far is San Jose to Houston by plane?

    There are 1606.8 mi between San Jose and Houston. Typically, this will take 3h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Houston?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Houston refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Houston?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Houston may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Houston

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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,020 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $132Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,538 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,317 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $221Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,462 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $325Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,486 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $325Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,324 reviews
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