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$158 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Hobby departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Jose to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$306
Typical prices: $473-$357
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Mon 5/11Wed 5/13
SJC - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $124-$215
Southwest
Sat 5/2
SJC - HOU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Hobby (SJC-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Hobby that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Hobby

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13
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12:55 pm - 6:40 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:00 am
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4h 10mnonstop
$306Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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1:35 pm - 11:25 pm
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HOU
7h 50m
1 stop
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8:50 am - 11:00 am
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4h 10mnonstop
$307Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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1:45 pm - 10:20 pm
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6h 35m
2 stops
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8:50 am - 11:00 am
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4h 10mnonstop
$312Southwest
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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12:55 pm - 6:40 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:00 am
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4h 10mnonstop
$315Southwest
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 12
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4:40 pm - 12:55 am
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6h 15m
1 stop
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8:50 am - 11:00 am
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4h 10mnonstop
$316Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
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6:35 am - 4:10 pm
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7h 35m
1 stop
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6:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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5h 35m
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$317Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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1:35 pm - 9:35 pm
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6h 00m
1 stop
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11:10 am - 5:20 pm
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8h 10m
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$318Southwest
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 12
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12:55 pm - 6:40 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 8:30 pm
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7h 45m
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$321Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
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12:12 pm - 10:26 pm
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HOU
8h 14m
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10:27 am - 8:38 pm
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12h 11m
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$322Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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1:45 pm - 10:20 pm
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6h 35m
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11:10 am - 5:20 pm
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8h 10m
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$323Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Hobby to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Houston Hobby Airport departing in May.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport is September, where tickets cost $305 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $481 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $411, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Bill Fink

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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

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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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$158
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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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FAQs for booking San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport was $158 for a one-way ticket and $306 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Houston Hobby Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $433 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $396 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston Hobby Airport from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $416 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Houston Hobby Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Jose to Houston Hobby.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Bad airline to travel with my flight was delayed for more than 3 hours they act like it’s normal

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

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