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

IAH Airport Page →
1,605 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h 31m ACCMEJA → DLEJALXJ Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m EJAEKF9 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 36m AAAFBR → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 36m AAASF9 → AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
SAN San Diego 5h 37m EKUA → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to San Jose flights
ONT Ontario 5h 41m 8CF9UA → WN Ontario (ONT) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 46m AAASAY → AAEJAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
PSP Palm Springs 5h 50m UA → WN Palm Springs (PSP) to San Jose flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 56m UA → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h AFAMDL → AFDLWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,605 mi 3h 44m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–SJC had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,605 miles in 3h 44m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes SJC Routes IAH Live Flights SJC Live Flights IAH Delays SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 77% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 77% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
AUS ~5h 31m LAS ~5h 35m LAX ~5h 36m PHX ~5h 36m SAN ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,752
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
78%
Return
SJC → IAH
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
98%
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 – 9 18
Weekly flights – 14 45
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 50m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 77% – –
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 44m gate to gate.
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 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,605 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to SJC: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SJC is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,583 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).