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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 11:16 am
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 7:01 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to San Jose takes 4h 06m, covering 1,609 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to San Jose range from $354 to $593, with an average of $437 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $285 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $470 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$92 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to San Jose flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Houston to San Jose may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at San Jose (SJC).

One-stop flights from Houston to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Houston to San Jose. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $158.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston and San Jose.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 48m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 13m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.