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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 11:17 am
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 7:02 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

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

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose takes 4h 07m, covering 1,618 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 Hobby Airport to San Jose range from $357 to $677, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $429 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$92 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $276 to $2,625. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x 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 $155, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Ontario (ONT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San Jose. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $426.

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 Hobby Airport and San Jose.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 29m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 32m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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.

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 Hobby Airport to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• 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.