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

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1,619 mi airlines 14/wk
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7M8
8:20 AM
PDT TB
2:05 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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WN1754
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 AM
PDT TB
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 35m
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WN646
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
PDT
4h 5m
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WN2727
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
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11:00 AM
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4h 10m
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WN894
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
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5:35 PM
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4h 10m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Jose to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,619 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SJC–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,619 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8 3h35-3h45 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, SJC to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
OGD ~4h 57m TEX ~4h 57m MTJ ~4h 59m SBA ~5h 6m VNY ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,269
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
SJC → HOU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
61%
Return
HOU → SJC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SJC→HOU OAK→HOU SFO→HOU
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 14 14 3
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 35m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Houston flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Houston flights · Concord (CCR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,619 mi / 2,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 45m.
Facts

SJC–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,619 mi / 2,605 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections69 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: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,619 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SJC to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGD, TEX, MTJ, SBA, VNY, SAF, MRY, SCF, FNL, PSP, EGE, BUR, JAC, SAT, SNA, SBN, ASE, STL, BZN, FCA, OMA, SUN, PDK, LUK, YVR, SDF, APF, BNA, UST, SRQ, SSI, MCO, PBI, YHM, JAX, OPF, RDU, EYW, VRB, GSP, BCT, SUA, FLL, IAD, TEB, DCA, BOS, MIA, EWR, ORD, LGB, DAL, DFW, BWI, LAX, LAS, SAN, AUS, PHX, ONT, PVR, MDW, DEN, SLC, ATL, SJD, MSP, ADS and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from HOU to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and CCR. 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 SJC to HOU

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJC to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to HOU ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,619 miles (2,605 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OGD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).