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

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WN2727
WN Southwest
B38M
8:09 AM
CDT T2
10:11 AM
PDT
4h 2m
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WN646
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
PDT
4h 5m
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WN1289
WN Southwest
7M8
9:30 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
PDT
4h 10m
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WN3290
WN Southwest
73H
11:50 AM
PDT TB
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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WN3710
WN Southwest
7M8
12:59 PM
PDT TB
6:27 PM
CDT
3h 28m
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Houston to San Jose
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,619 mi 4h 2m nonstop -2h behind 138 1-stop hubs

HOU–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and HTT lead the route. The flight covers 1,619 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore HOU Routes SJC Routes HOU Live Flights SJC Live Flights HOU Delays SJC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, B38M 4h02-4h10 0% – –
HTT HTT 0 – – 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to SJC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
138
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,452
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 HOU→SJC IAH→SJC AUS→SJC
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 11
Weekly flights 8 7 29
Flight time 4h 2m 5h 10m 3h
Departure OTP 0% – –
Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights · Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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.
HOU: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,619 mi / 2,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 2m to 4h 10m.
Facts

HOU–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,619 mi / 2,605 km
Flight time4h 2m to 4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 11 return
1-stop connections138 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 2m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,619 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: HTT and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SJC. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRO, LBB, SAF, ICT, CIC, LWC, EFD, TME, OKC, TRM, SAT, SCF, TEX, CLD, ADS, APC, VNY, FTW, IFP, APA, HDN, EAR, HWD, SBA, CCR, ABQ, OAK, EGE, SNA, PWA, SMF, TWF, COS, FNL, SUN, TUS, ASE, PSP, RIL, JAC, BJC, HIO, BZN, TUL, MEM, SEA, MLI, PDX, STL, TLC, JAN, OMA, MLM, YYC, BJX, LZU, BNA, FCA, PVR, IND, GEG, MSY, GDL, SAV, AGS, JVL, BFI, MKE, SDF, YIP, YVR, SRQ, YLW, OPF, CAE, BQK, RSW, CMH, JAX, BHM, CLE, CHO, PIE, MCO, APF, IAD, SUA, CHS, ORD, BCT, LEB, PBI, SJD, RDU, MHH, YYZ, FLL, NAS, ESN, ITH, TEB, PIT, PHL, ALB, HPN, EWR, LGB, BED, PVD, LGA, FRG, MMU, BOS, JFK, YUL, SLC, DAL, MSP, ATL, ONT, PHX, LAX, LAS, AUS, SAN, DEN, DFW, LTN, IAH, MDW, BUR, BWI, HND, CMA, CHD, HCR, MIA and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SJC to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 HOU to SJC

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from HTT and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SJC ranges from 4 hours 2 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,619 miles (2,605 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).