Houston to San Jose (EFD–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,626 mi 3h 39m nonstop -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between EFD and SJC, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EFD to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric EFD→SJC HOU→SJC IAH→SJC
Distance from EFD – 8 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 2
Weekly flights 0 8 7
Flight time 3h 39m 4h 5m 4h 8m
Houston (HOU) to San Jose flights · Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights · Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of EFD with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
EFD: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,626 mi / 2,617 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 39m.
Facts

EFD–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,626 mi / 2,617 km
Flight time3h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EFD to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellington Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 3h 39m. The route covers 1,626 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, AUS, DAL, ABQ, MDW, MSY and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SJC to EFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EFD to SJC

Ellington Airport (EFD) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EFD to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EFD to SJC ranges from 3 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,626 miles (2,617 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAT. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).