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

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 5:07 am
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 6:37 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Houston.

A nonstop flight from San José to Houston takes 3h 52m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Houston range from $391 to $600, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $522 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $310 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $569 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening 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 $450 to $1,967. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $272, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $40:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San José to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $487 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $70.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 34m, compared with 8h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 32m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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.

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.

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
• 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.