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Cheapest round-trip
$357
Typical prices: $375-$517
Southwest
Sat 10/27Sat 11/3
SJC - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$179
Typical prices: $219-$511
Southwest
Mon 12/3
SJC - HOU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 37m
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 11% price drop
April
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Top layover airports
San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $383 (round-trip)
Austin Bergstrom (AUS)
Shortest trip • 5h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Hobby (SJC-HOU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Hobby

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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7:20 am - 1:00 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
3h 40mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:00 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
4h 10mnonstop
$357Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:55 am - 3:30 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
3h 35mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:00 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
4h 10mnonstop
$357Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:00 am - 11:40 amSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
3h 40mnonstop
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8:05 am - 10:05 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
4h 00mnonstop
$357Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:00 am - 11:40 amSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
3h 40mnonstop
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8:20 am - 10:20 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
4h 00mnonstop
$357Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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12:57 pm - 11:03 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:09 pm - 9:25 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:57 pm - 11:03 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:09 pm - 9:25 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
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2:58 pm - 11:18 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:08 pm - 10:59 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
7h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$377American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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12:57 pm - 11:03 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:09 pm - 9:25 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:41 pm - 11:49 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 11:06 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$431American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Dec 6
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2:50 pm - 11:16 pmSJC  San Jose-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 11:08 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SJC San Jose
7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$439American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport typically range from $375 to $517. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport at $383 round-trip.
•November ($571) and June ($519) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Hobby

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Key details for San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$179
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Hobby based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:37 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:45 pm and lands at 6:22 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 37m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport takes 3h 37m, covering 1,618 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport range from $375 to $517, with an average of $430 over the past 12 months. Anything below $375 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 86% above the $430 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $383 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $408 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $2,083. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)?

    Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport pass through?

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Ontario (ONT) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $151.

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

  • What airlines fly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between San Jose and Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 29m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 34m via Ontario (ONT).

  • What is the time difference between San Jose and Houston Hobby Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Houston Hobby Airport?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights?

    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

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $368, about $151 less than Wednesday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport trip for September. Fares historically average $383 round-trip in that month - typically $188 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Diego Airport (SAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $383 round-trip on this route - about $25 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport.

    • Best Western Plus Hobby Airport Inn & Suites
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport
    • Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport

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