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$71+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — HOU
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from San Jose to Houston are usually found in August or July, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 December 22, 2024.

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$195
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One-way from

$71
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$486
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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 December 22, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:26 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/510:35 pmIAH - SJC
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:24 pmSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/410:35 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop11h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$283
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/2411:10 amSJC - IAH
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/45:45 amIAH - SJC
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$392
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:40 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/307:59 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/316:10 amSJC - HOU
1 stop11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/64:18 pmHOU - SJC
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$648
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:37 pmSJC - IAH
2 stops14h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/65:36 pmIAH - SJC
2 stops18h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$693
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:55 pmSJC - IAH
Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/66:50 pmIAH - SJC
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/2812:32 pmSJC - HOU
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Fri 1/310:35 amHOU - SJC
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/21$822
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/229:03 amSJC - IAH
2 stops10h 29mDelta
Sat 1/412:05 pmIAH - SJC
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/21$917
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Fri 12/278:10 amSJC - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/312:20 pmHOU - SJC
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$968

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 December 22, 2024.

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San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 1/8

3:08 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/16

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

$195

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 12/31

7:26 pm-11:10 am

1 stop13h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/5

10:35 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$197

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Tue 2/4

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/11

12:14 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$261

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 1/8

8:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/11

7:35 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$350

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 3/12

4:03 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$378

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 1/7

1:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/15

7:35 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$406

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 1/8

11:55 am-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/11

3:15 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$406

San JoseHouston

SJC - HOU

SJCHOU

San Jose

Wed 1/8

6:40 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$429

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Wed 1/8

2:48 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/16

6:20 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$433

San JoseHouston

SJC - IAH

SJCIAH

San Jose

Tue 1/7

7:25 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/8

9:47 am-6:00 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$480

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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 December 13, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.

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 11% 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. Sunday afternoons 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 December 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and Southwest 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
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,804 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 2 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 $195, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 49% 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 $71. Users have also found prices from $72 and $136 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $374 for a flight from San Jose to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $170 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $128.

  • 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$380Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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