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

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UA1882
UA United
B39M
10:00 AM
CDT TD
12:03 PM
PDT
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UA2078
UA United
7M9
1:10 PM
PDT TA
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3h 55m
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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 25m AAF9QR → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
AUS Austin 5h 28m ACCMNH → EJAJTLWN Austin (AUS) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 34m F9UAY4 → EJAF9VJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
SAN San Diego 5h 35m EKUA → ASEJAWN San Diego (SAN) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 36m AAAFAS → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
ONT Ontario 5h 39m F9UAY4 → WN Ontario (ONT) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 50m UA → ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 53m AFAMDL → AFDLLXJ Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 6h ACAVEK → ACLXUA Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to San Jose
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,605 mi 4h 3m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,605 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 4h03 90% Star Alliance –
TWY TWY 1 – – 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
PHX ~5h 25m AUS ~5h 28m LAS ~5h 34m SAN ~5h 35m LAX ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,924
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 2 8 17
Weekly flights 7 14 36
Flight time 4h 3m 3h 50m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 90% – –
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 3m 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 time4h 3m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 4h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,605 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to SJC: United Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid.
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) 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 is about 4 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,583 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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