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$48+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Houston

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Houston are usually found in August or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (HO1). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$140
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$380
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:04 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$140
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:54 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop21h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/169:41 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:49 amSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Wed 3/126:00 amIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$143
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:49 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop17h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/2110:36 amHOU - SJC
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/188:58 amSJC - IAH
1 stop12h 25mDelta
Wed 3/196:10 amIAH - SJC
1 stop10h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/1011:50 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Wed 4/1612:45 pmHOU - SJC
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/102:19 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/165:00 amHOU - SJC
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/306:15 amSJC - HOU
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Tue 5/62:45 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/18$519

Find flights from San Jose to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Jose

Fly to

Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 4/30

3:04 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

$140

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Mon 3/31

7:54 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/16

9:41 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$142

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Sun 3/9

8:49 am-10:09 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$143

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Fri 4/18

3:49 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 48m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/21

10:36 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$229

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 3/18

8:58 am-11:23 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$323

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Thu 4/10

11:50 am-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

12:45 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$383

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Thu 4/10

2:19 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$392

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 4/30

6:15 am-5:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

2:45 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$519

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 3/25

10:48 am-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$48

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 4/1

7:28 pm-11:09 am

1 stop13h 41m

$49

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Jose to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Houston 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Houston 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Houston to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Houston. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $142, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $48. Users have also found prices from $49 and $167 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $376 for a flight from San Jose to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $191 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $106.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San Jose to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Houston. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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