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

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WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
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10:20 AM
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4h 5m
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WN2727
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
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11:00 AM
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4h 10m
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WN894
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
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5:35 PM
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4h 10m
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WN3710
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 AM
PDT TB
2:05 PM
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3h 45m
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WN1754
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
PDT TB
2:00 PM
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3h 35m
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Houston to San Jose
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,619 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind 86 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 86 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 14 73H, 7M8 4h05-4h10 67% – –
HTT HTT 1 – – 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT + WN (15 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LBB ~5h 5m CCR ~5h 13m PWA ~5h 13m MRY ~5h 21m VNY ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,172
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → SJC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
Return
SJC → HOU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → SJC delays →
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 1 6
Weekly flights 14 1 49
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 33m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 67% – –
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 5m 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 5m to 4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections86 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 5m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,619 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: HTT and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SJC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LBB, CCR, PWA, MRY, VNY, OKC, CLD, SBA, SCF, SAT, TEX, IAH, HWD, RIL, ASE, SNA, ABQ, ICT, PSP, APC, TUS, BUR, SUN, BJC, COS, SFO, BZN, JAC, MEM, OMA, SEA, BJX, JAN, GDL, MLM, LZU, FCA, YVR, IND, SAV, SDF, RSW, SRQ, BNA, STL, MSY, MSP, BHM, CHS, CMH, BCT, MCO, IAD, TEB, RDU, OPF, MHH, JAX, YYZ, PIT, SLC, HPN, PHL, MIA, LGA, MMU, LGB, DAL, ATL, PBI, AUS, PDX, LAS, PHX, SAN, DFW, DEN, SJD, ONT, LAX, MDW, BWI, PVR, HCR, CMA and HND. 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SJC ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,619 miles (2,605 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).