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Among airlines operating San Jose to Houston flights:

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

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

Only Southwest operates flights between San Jose and Houston.

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).

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 First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Jose to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $358 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $436 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.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Jose to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $380 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $110. 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 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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:39 am
• Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 6:24 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 71% above the route average of $426. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston takes 3h 39m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $203 to $1,542. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Jose to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 34m via Ontario (ONT) and 5h 38m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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.

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 Jose to Houston range from $357 to $536, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

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