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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 6:21 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston takes 3h 36m, 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 San Jose to Houston range from $363 to $527, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 93% above the $431 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $413 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $438 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 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 San Jose to Houston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Jose to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Jose to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 41% 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 Jose to Houston usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Jose to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $68.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Jose and Houston.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 5h 50m via San Diego (SAN) and 6h 13m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

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 Jose to Houston 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• United Airlines: 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.