Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Houston from $277 SJC → IAH
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $720 with United Airlines, 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $277 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Dec, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $277, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $720, 25 Dec to 1 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $468 to $566
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $466 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $468 to $566.
Cheapest return found recently
$720
25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · United Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 2:26 p.m. · Return leaves 8:25 a.m. · 13 h 21 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$720 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$466 16 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $209 to $746.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 23 Dec to 17 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec – 28 Dec | $515 | Frontier Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $720 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $466 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $468 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $466.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$277
20 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 3:43 p.m. · 17 h 26 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$277 20 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $96 to $385.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | $277 | Frontier Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $385 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $277.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Houston
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Houston?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $505 | $380 | +8% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $660 | $508 | +42% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $495 | $481 | +6% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $534 | $264 | +15% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $466 | $209 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $562 | $453 | +21% | 22 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 25 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Houston
67 km from San Jose
$362
$358 less than flying from San Jose
25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · SFO → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Santa Rosa → Houston
142 km from San Jose
$456
$264 less than flying from San Jose
25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · STS → IAH · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Houston
61 km from San Jose
$648
$72 less than flying from San Jose
25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · OAK → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Sacramento → Houston
142 km from San Jose
$160
$117 less than flying from San Jose
4 Dec · SMF → IAH · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
San Francisco → Houston
67 km from San Jose
$187
$90 less than flying from San Jose
20 Dec · SFO → IAH · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Oakland → Houston
61 km from San Jose
$496
$219 more than flying from San Jose
20 Dec · OAK → IAH · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Dec – 1 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $720 with United Airlines, 25 Dec to 1 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $466 with Alaska Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $468 to $566.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $277 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Dec, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $466, 16 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $277, 20 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Houston?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 20 Dec, takes 17 h 26 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston?
Between 23 Dec and 17 Jan 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work