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$100 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip
$265
Typical prices: $501-$343
Delta
Wed 8/12Tue 8/18
IAH - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$321
United Airlines
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to San Jose (IAH-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to San Jose 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 George Bush Intcntl to San Jose

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:10 am - 12:27 pm
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SJC
8h 17m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 3:14 pm
SJC
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IAH
6h 09m
1 stop
$265Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:38 pm
IAH
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SJC
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 8:30 pm
SJC
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IAH
6h 28m
1 stop
$267American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Delta Logo
7:06 pm - 11:44 pm
IAH
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SJC
6h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 9:50 pm
SJC
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IAH
12h 45m
2 stops
$270Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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2:28 pm - 10:13 pm
IAH
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SJC
9h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 6:02 pm
SJC
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IAH
8h 57m
2 stops
$275Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:59 pm - 1:29 pm
IAH
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SJC
17h 30m
1 stop
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9:03 pm - 8:52 pm
SJC
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IAH
21h 49m
2 stops
$283Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:59 pm - 1:29 pm
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SJC
17h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:03 pm - 11:26 am
SJC
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IAH
12h 23m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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4:14 pm - 10:13 pm
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SJC
7h 59m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 3:14 pm
SJC
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IAH
6h 09m
1 stop
$292Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:20 am - 4:06 pm
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SJC
10h 46m
2 stops
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9:51 am - 6:02 pm
SJC
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IAH
6h 11m
1 stop
$297Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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2:28 pm - 10:50 pm
IAH
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SJC
10h 22m
2 stops
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9:51 am - 11:54 pm
SJC
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IAH
12h 03m
2 stops
$302Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
6:50 am - 8:08 pm
IAH
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SJC
15h 18m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
9:03 pm - 11:26 am
SJC
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IAH
12h 23m
1 stop
$311Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to San Jose flights

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

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

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Jose on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Jose, 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Jose is September, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $543 and $492 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $487, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to San Jose 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 Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose flights

  • Does the George Bush airport have a USO?

    Yes. The USO at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport is on the Main Concourse, a floor directly below Gate 44. Open daily from 6 am to 9 pm, this USO offers it services and facilities to active duty US military personnel and their families at no charge. Some benefits of this USO include refreshments, TV, comfortable seating, computers, and much more.

  • Are SJC and SJO the same airport?

    No. Even though both of these airports serve a city called San Jose, they're not the same airport. SJC serves the city San Jose in northern California, just south of San Francisco. SJO is the Juan Santamaria International Airport, serving San Jose, the capital city of the country Costa Rica. When you are booking a flight to San Jose, double check that you have the correct San Jose.

  • How can I fly from IAH to SJC?

    United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers a non-stop flight from IAH to SJC. American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Alaska Airlines are among the companies that offer flights from IAH to SJC with one or two stops. Stops often occur in cities such as Dallas, Seattle, Denver, and Salt Lake City, among other cities.

  • Does IAH provide animal relief stations?

    Yes. IAH probably welcome service animals. When your four-legged guide needs to go potty or get a drink before the flight, you can go to one of the animal relief areas in the airport. You can find these stations at Gates B1, C2, D6, or E12.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Jose was $100 for a one-way ticket and $265 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to San Jose are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $484 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose?

    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 San Jose with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and SJC 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 Houston George Bush Airport to San Jose?

    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 San Jose from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $409 or less round-trip.
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the largest and busiest airport in Houston, is a hub for United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), serving San Jose in northern California, serves as a focus city for Alaska Airlines.
  • IAH offers travelers three Interfaith Chapels throughout the airport. These chapels are not associated with any particular religion and welcome all. These places are quiet, safe spaces to pray, reflect, meditate, or simply relax away from the noise and distraction of the airport. There is a chapel in Terminal C, in Terminal D, and also at Baggage Claim.
  • At the San Jose airport, passengers can access All Gender Restrooms. You can find these restrooms at SJC in Terminal A, at Gates 10 and 13. You can also find All Gender Restrooms in Terminal B landside at ticketing and airside at Gates 18, 21, 24, and 26.
  • If you have time to relax and indulge yourself before your flight to San Jose, you can make use of one of the deep tissue Chair Massages that are located throughout the terminals at IAH. Massage locations include gates 1,8, 12, 17, and 24 on Concourse A, Gates 76, 83, and 85 on Concourse B, Gate 33A on Concourse C, Gate 7 on Concourse D, and Gate 10 on Concourse E.
  • All car rental companies operate out of the Rental Car Center at SJC. This facility is located across from Terminal B. Rental car companies that you can find at SJC include Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, and others.

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

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8400 reviews
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

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!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

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

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

I felt scammed. The priced advertised was different than what I paid. I paid the whole some online. I then got a call 20 minutes later saying I need to paid 70 more person. She said the price online is not the guaranteed price.

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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