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Among airlines operating San José to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from San José to Houston usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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 Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $296 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $557 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the San José to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $445 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Houston route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to Houston flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 11:34 am
• Latest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 6:29 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $482. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Houston takes 3h 49m, covering 1,543 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $388 to $2,055. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 7h 21m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 23m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Houston is 1 hour ahead of San José (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from San José to Houston range from $351 to $588, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.