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Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and San Jose.

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $415 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $615, a difference of $265. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport 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%.

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

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose takes 4h 00m, covering 1,618 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 4h 00m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $2,072. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $173, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 45m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 23m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose range from $351 to $605, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.