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

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UA1882
UA United
73G
10:51 AM
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2:01 PM
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UA United
737
12:56 PM
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6:46 PM
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UA752
UA United
73G
12:56 PM
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Houston to San Jose
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,605 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2h behind 123 1-stop hubs

IAH–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,605 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 73G 5h10 7% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, IAH to SJC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,571
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 IAH→SJC HOU→SJC AUS→SJC
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 11
Weekly flights 7 8 29
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 2m 3h
Departure OTP 7% – –
Houston (HOU) to San Jose flights · Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,605 mi / 2,583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,605 mi / 2,583 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,605 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SJC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRO, LBB, VNY, APC, SBP, FTW, OKC, SBA, SAT, SLN, RIV, SCF, CCR, OAK, APA, ICT, SBD, DAL, TEX, TWF, ABI, ABQ, RIL, TUS, BFI, BUR, COS, BJC, RNO, SMF, EGE, HDN, JAC, BZN, TUL, MEM, ASE, SGF, QRO, TLC, STL, GEG, JAN, OMA, YYC, FCM, BNA, MSY, IND, YVR, SBN, ISM, SDF, MDW, SJD, SAV, SFB, YEG, APF, MKE, JAX, BHM, MCO, PVR, SRQ, BCT, YIP, YNG, CMH, PIE, CHS, RSW, CLE, RDU, IAD, ITH, FLL, PIT, TEB, NAS, HPN, PBI, FRG, PHL, EWR, LGA, ALB, BED, BTV, BOS, YYZ, YUL, JFK, PLS, DTW, DEN, ATL, MSP, PHX, DFW, ORD, AUS, SLC, LAX, KEF, SEA, SFO, LAS, SNA, ONT, SAN, MLM, PDX, BWI, AMS, GDL, MIA, NRT, BJX, HND, PSP, HCR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SJC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 IAH to SJC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SJC ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,583 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).