Cheap flights from San Jose to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $86
Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights $315
United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $315
Last-minute weekend getaway $336
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Houston is currently $336
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston is currently $488
Fastest flight 3 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston takes 3 hr 45 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 September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $155–300
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $340–670

Popular airlines from San Jose to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $316
    Typical price: $340–720
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - HOU Every day
    2531 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU Every day
  • American
    from $331
    Typical price: $355–830
    248 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $326
    Typical price: $355–850
    165 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - HOU, IAH Every day
  • United
    from $315
    Typical price: $360–830
    136 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $326
    Typical price: $370–830
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $225–630
    16 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - IAH Every Mon, Thu, 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
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Houston

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Houston is $316, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Houston is $331, flying from May 11 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Houston is $326, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Houston is $315, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Houston is $326, flying from May 11 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Houston is $180, flying from May 1 to May 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston starts at $230 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Thu, May 7.
3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Houston.
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).
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 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 2,531 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:
  • American offers 248 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 165 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • United offers 136 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 16 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Houston is $316, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Houston is $331, flying from May 11 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Houston is $326, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Houston is $315, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Houston is $326, flying from May 11 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Houston is $180, flying from May 1 to May 7.
Southwest flies direct from San Jose to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Houston at price $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
Southwest flies direct from San Jose to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest 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.
There are direct flights from San Jose to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $315 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $488 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 15 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Houston start at $230 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Houston starts at $336 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Houston at price $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
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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