Cheap flights from Houston to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to San Jose is currently $125
Cheapest nonstop flights $336
Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose is currently $336
Last-minute weekend getaway $370
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to San Jose is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose is currently $488
Fastest flight 3 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to San Jose takes 3 hr 50 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 Houston to San Jose is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–305
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $345–690

Popular airlines from Houston to San Jose

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $316
    Typical price: $340–720
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    HOU - SJC Every day
    2635 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - SJC Every day
  • American
    from $335
    Typical price: $355–830
    261 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SJC Every day
  • Delta
    from $326
    Typical price: $355–830
    145 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - SJC Every day
  • United
    from $316
    Typical price: $365–820
    135 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SJC Every day
  • Alaska
    from $335
    Typical price: $370–830
    27 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SJC Every day
  • Frontier
    from $225
    Typical price: $225–640
    25 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - SJC Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 53 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

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
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to San Jose

The cheapest flights from Houston to San Jose are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $160 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Jose is $316, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Jose is $335, flying from May 14 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Jose is $326, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Jose is $316, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Jose is $335, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Jose is $225, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose starts at $230 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.
3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to San Jose.
San Jose has a temperate climate with cool winters (Dec–Feb), and hot, dry summers (Jun–Sep) when most people visit. The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (Aug) features concerts across a wide range of genres, including classic jazz, Latin and world music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to San Jose.
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 counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to San Jose 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 Houston to San Jose.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,635 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to San Jose are:
  • American offers 261 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Delta offers 145 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • United offers 135 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Alaska offers 27 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Frontier offers 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and San Jose.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to San Jose is $316, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to San Jose is $335, flying from May 14 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to San Jose is $326, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to San Jose is $316, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to San Jose is $335, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to San Jose is $225, flying from May 7 to May 14.
Southwest flies direct from Houston to San Jose.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Jose at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
Southwest flies direct from Houston to San Jose.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Houston to San Jose on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and San Jose start at $336 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to San Jose, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and San Jose start at $488 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and San Jose start at $230 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from Houston to San Jose, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and San Jose starts at $370 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and San Jose at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to San Jose, 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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