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

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Houston to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,605 mi 3h 33m nonstop -2h behind 79 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and SJC, connecting options are available through 79 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
LBB ~5h 20m SCF ~5h 27m OKC ~5h 36m SAT ~5h 42m CCR ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,225
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
IAH → SJC
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
90%
Return
SJC → IAH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH 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 IAH→SJC HOU→SJC AUS→SJC
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 6
Weekly flights 1 14 49
Flight time 3h 33m 4h 5m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 63% – –
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 3h 33m.
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 time3h 33m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 3h 33m. The route covers 1,605 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SJC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LBB, SCF, OKC, SAT, CCR, ABQ, BJC, BUR, TUS, ASE, TWF, COS, SFO, JAC, DAL, BFI, BZN, MEM, OMA, SGF, TLC, JAN, IND, YVR, SAV, SDF, SFB, STL, MSY, BNA, SRQ, CHS, BHM, RSW, MCO, CMH, RDU, SJD, YYZ, PVR, IAD, PIT, HDN, FRG, JAX, LGA, MIA, ICT, YUL, JFK, MSP, ATL, RNO, SLC, DEN, PHX, AUS, PHL, KEF, ONT, ORD, DFW, MDW, LAX, PSP, LAS, MLM, SNA, PDX, SAN, SEA, AMS, BJX, NRT, GDL, BWI, PBI, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SJC ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,583 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 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 (HOU) and Austin (AUS).