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

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San Jose to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,626 mi 3h 4m nonstop +2h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and EFD, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to EFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
RDU ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
SJC → EFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
EFD → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,626 mi / 2,617 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m.
Facts

SJC–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,626 mi / 2,617 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Ellington Airport take approximately 3h 4m. The route covers 1,626 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to EFD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from EFD to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SJC to EFD

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to EFD ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,626 miles (2,617 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RDU.