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

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San Jose to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 74 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and IAH, connecting options are available through 74 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
SAF ~4h 52m UDD ~5h 0m SBD ~5h 9m SCF ~5h 13m CLD ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,281
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 → IAH
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAH → SJC
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric SJC→IAH SFO→IAH CCR→IAH
Distance from SJC – 30 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 93 1
Departure OTP 74% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Houston flights · Concord (CCR) to Houston flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to George Bush Intercontinental 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 · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJC–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections74 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: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to IAH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, UDD, SBD, SCF, CLD, MTJ, SUS, TUS, SAT, HOU, ADS, EGE, STL, HDN, MTY, JAC, OMA, BZN, ASE, YYC, SDF, APF, BNA, MCO, RNO, VRB, JAX, SRQ, CMH, DTW, GSP, TEB, RDU, PVR, EYW, PBI, FLL, DCA, IAD, MIA, YHM, LGA, BOS, EWR, ANC, OGG, MSP, DEN, ORD, LAS, DFW, MDW, LAX, AUS, PHX, MLM, SAN, GDL, ATL, SEA, BWI, ONT, SNA, SLC, HNL, PSP, PDX, HND, BJX, YVR, SJD, DAL, SYD and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from IAH to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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