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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $409-$600
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SJC - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$389
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Fri 8/7Sun 8/9
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl (SJC-IAH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl

Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24
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2:12 pm - 7:58 pm
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27h 46m
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8:43 pm - 1:17 pm
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18h 34m
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$272Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
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2:12 pm - 12:22 pm
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20h 10m
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1:17 pm - 1:17 pm
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26h 00m
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$273Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:10 am - 9:04 pm
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9h 54m
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1:14 pm - 1:29 pm
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26h 15m
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$275Frontier
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:03 pm - 11:26 am
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12h 23m
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9:59 pm - 1:29 pm
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17h 30m
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$285Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:03 pm - 11:26 am
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12h 23m
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9:59 pm - 8:13 am
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12h 14m
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$290Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
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2:12 pm - 12:22 pm
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20h 10m
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1:17 pm - 1:17 pm
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26h 00m
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$295Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:12 pm - 12:22 pm
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20h 10m
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9:55 pm - 8:08 pm
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24h 13m
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$296Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:12 pm - 12:22 pm
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20h 10m
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9:55 pm - 8:08 pm
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24h 13m
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$297Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16
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2:19 pm - 1:35 pm
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21h 16m
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4:02 pm - 7:28 pm
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5h 26m
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$299Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 4
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2:12 pm - 12:22 pm
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20h 10m
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8:43 pm - 7:28 pm
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48h 45m
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$300Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to George Bush Intcntl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Jose, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is August, where tickets cost $354 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $626 and $619 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $436 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What are some of the ways I can travel from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to the center of Houston after my flight?

    One way that many travelers make their way from the airport to the center of Houston is to travel on the line number 102 bus offered by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, which takes travelers to the downtown area in about 50min.

  • What type of facilities does the George Bush Intercontinental Airport offer to feel more refreshed after a flight?

    This airport offers showers for travelers to use in the Centurion Lounge located in Terminal D. There is also an XpressSpa location in Terminal A that offers a full menu of spa services, including fantastic massages.

  • Where will I find my rental car company after I arrive on my flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    This airport offers a rental car center that is roughly 5min away from the terminal building. Passengers will find complimentary shuttle buses outside of the baggage claim area at all terminals of the building. Shuttles depart about 5 minutes between 7 am and 11 pm and around every 10 minutes at other times of the day.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location right at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    One hotel that has a location right on the airport property is the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental, which passengers can access using the airport's light rail service. This hotel also offers free shuttle service to passengers if they would prefer this to the light rail line.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $126 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Houston George Bush Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport flight route: JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Houston George Bush Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Houston, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Houston are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $408 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $490 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and IAH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston George Bush Airport from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $374 or less round-trip.
  • For those travelers departing from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) that do not want to drive their own car to the airport, consider the Santa Clara VTA Blue Line or Green Line trains that can take you right to the entrance of the terminal building where you can then take one of the many bus routes available the rest of the way to the airport. The total trip time is about 50 minutes.
  • One of the best features of the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is that this airport offers two of their Club SJC locations inside terminal A of the airport. These lounges make a great place to wait for a flight because of all the comfortable seating, amazing views of the airport property, as well as a wide selection of food and beverage and entertainment options.
  • A very nice feature of traveling from the airport in San Jose is that this airport offers a kid's play area that got designed by the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose. The play area is referred to as the Zoom Zone and features an aviation theme with a location between gates 24 and 25 at the airport.
  • For mothers that are nursing and traveling through the airport in San Jose, you will find nursing rooms at the airport that offer amenities such as a sink, power outlets, a changing station, as well as a comfortable chair. These rooms have a location at gates 21, 24, 26, 8, and 18 at the airport terminal building.
  • When passengers are traveling with a pet or a service animal through the airport in San Jose, they will find this airport offers four different pet relief areas. Three relief areas sit outside the terminal buildings, with one at terminal A, one at terminal B, and one in the area between terminals A and B. There is also an indoor pet relief area past security near gate 16.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

4.0 OkayAndrew, Jun 2026
LAX - JFK
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Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

Flight had mechanical issues and it was delayed 30 mins - some of us boarded and then had to deplane.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

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