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Flights from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $171 (€138) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:43, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 1608 miles (2589 km) distance in 6h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1608 miles (2589 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $171 (€138) |
Flights per day 42 |
Fastest flight 6h 10m |
First flight 12:43 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Cheapest price
$639
Average price
$871
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Flights per day
78
Distance
2589 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA will cost around $871 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $639.
Of the 78 flights that leave Houston, TX for San Jose, CA onMon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 2589 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA2643 · UA670
UA1800 · UA670
UA1409 · UA1883
UA2168 · UA1883
AS453 · AS657
UA1882
AA2142 · AA364
AA3116+
AA3370
AA2821+
AA3612
AA700 · AA2821Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $196. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $196, and a train costs an average of $313.
Distance: 1608 miles (2589 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$384 Average price | $298 Average price Cheapest | $1295 Average price |
7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 56m Average total duration 39h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 60h 38m Average total duration 60h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA costing on average $384 (€310).
A bus is $997 (€805) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA costing on average $1295 (€1046).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 39h 26m.
Train takes on average 60h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to San Jose, CA flights for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2551 · AA474 · AA3116 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h06 | 12:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2551 · AA520 · AA3116 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h06 | 12:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2551 · AA2821 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h10 | 10:10 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS1303 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h00 | 8:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS657 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h40 | 1:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS521 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 13h06 | 5:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS765 · AS3498 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h22 | 7:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA700 · AA2821 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h10 | 10:10 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS621 · AS3498 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h22 | 7:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS453 · AS582 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h20 | 12:20 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA700 · AA520 · AA3116 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h06 | 12:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS453 · AS761 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 19h31 | 11:31 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS453 · AS621 · AS2420 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h21 | 6:21 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2821+ AA3612 | 6:01 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 6h09 | 10:10 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2822+ AA3612 | 6:01 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 9h11 | 1:12 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA520 · AA3116+ AA3612 | 6:01 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 8h05 | 12:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2616 · UA2472 | 6:15 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 18h41 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2643 · UA670 | 6:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h35 | 1:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1239 · AA2822 | 7:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h52 | 1:12 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2494 · UA2472 | 7:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 17h36 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA358 · UA2049 · UA1883 | 7:25 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 11h58 | 5:23 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2182 · UA2472 | 7:35 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 17h21 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS241 · AS765 · AS3498 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 13h22 | 7:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS241 · AS3258 · AS1350 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h59 | 10:59 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS241 · AS1384 · AS1350 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h59 | 10:59 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS241 · AS521 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 11h06 | 5:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS241 · AS621 · AS3498 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 13h22 | 7:22 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS241 · AS621 · AS2420 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h21 | 6:21 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS241 · AS1303 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h00 | 8:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS241 · AS761 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 17h31 | 11:31 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1800 · UA670 | 8:08 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h22 | 1:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1617 · UA2472 | 8:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h46 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3116+ AA3370 | 8:15 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h51 | 12:06 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1537+ AA3370 | 8:15 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h44 | 10:59 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2822+ AA3390 | 8:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h22 | 1:12 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA661 · UA2472 | 9:44 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h12 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1882 | 9:45 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h15 | 12:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2124 · UA2472 | 9:47 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h09 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA678 · UA2299 · UA2472 | 9:52 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h04 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2074 · UA248 · UA1883 | 10:17 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h06 | 5:23 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2074 · UA2160 · UA2472 | 10:17 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h39 | 10:56 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1409 · UA1883 | 10:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h53 | 5:23 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A family-friendly science and technology center with hands-on exhibits, inspiring innovation and learning.
Focuses on modern and contemporary art, with a special emphasis on West Coast artists.
Offers interactive exhibits for children to explore science, art, and world cultures.
The central business district featuring museums, eateries, and cultural landmarks, embodying the spirit of the city.
A vibrant, upscale shopping district offering both boutique shops and well-known retail outlets, alongside dining and entertainment.
A beautifully landscaped public garden known for its variety of roses, offering a serene setting for walks and picnics.
A seafood stew with local fish, crab, and shellfish, simmered in a tomato-based broth. Popular in Northern California due to its maritime heritage.
A large burrito filled with rice, beans, meat, and other ingredients. Known for its heft and unique combination of flavors, originating from the Bay Area.
Wide selection of wines from the nearby Napa Valley region, celebrated for its high-quality vineyards and diverse wine offerings.
San Jose generally has high living costs, particularly for accommodation and dining compared to the national average.
15-20% in restaurants, round up for taxis, not expected for small purchases.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to San Jose, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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