Cheap flights from San Jose to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $184
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Thu, Feb 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $184
Cheapest one-way flight $79
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jan 30
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights $309
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $309
Last-minute weekend getaway $708
United 2 stops 13 hr Sat, Nov 22 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Houston is currently $708
Cheapest business class flights $1,046
United 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Fri, Jan 30
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $1,046
Fastest flight 3 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston takes 3 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $120–215
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–620

Popular airlines from San Jose to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $309
    Typical price: $380–730
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - HOU Every day
    2672 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $375–790
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - IAH Every day
    206 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $329
    Typical price: $375–830
    297 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $329
    Typical price: $400–820
    147 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $318
    Typical price: $385–810
    32 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $146
    Typical price: $150–450
    9 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every Mon, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Houston

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $120 to $215.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Houston is $309, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Houston is $318, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Houston is $146, flying from Jan 18 to Jan 25.
What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston starts at $184 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Fri, Jan 30.
How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Houston?
3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Houston.
When should you fly to Houston, United States?
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Jose to Houston?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from San Jose to Houston?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Jose to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Jose to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,672 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Houston are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 206 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • American offers 297 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 147 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 32 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 9 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Houston.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Houston is $309, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Houston is $329, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Houston is $318, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Houston is $146, flying from Jan 18 to Jan 25.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Jose to Houston?
Southwest and United fly direct from San Jose to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Jose to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Houston at price $708 is offered by United from Sat, Nov 22 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Jose to Houston?
Southwest and United fly direct from San Jose to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from San Jose to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from San Jose to Houston available?
There are direct flights from San Jose to Houston on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $309 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Jan 28 with Southwest.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Jose to Houston?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $1,046 from Sat, Jan 24 to Fri, Jan 30 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $184 from Fri, Jan 30 to Thu, Feb 5.
How can I book business class trips from San Jose to Houston?
To book business class trips from San Jose to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Jose to Houston next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Houston starts at $708 from Sat, Nov 22 to Sun, Nov 23 with United.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Houston at price $708 is offered by United from Sat, Nov 22 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Houston?
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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