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Cheap flights Houston — San Jose

from $268 2 498 km ~3h 26m 6 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Sunday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $268 on 24.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
24 Nov 2026, Tue
American Airlines AA 2144
14:20
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
19:51
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
5h 31m 1 stop
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
United Airlines UA 1280
01:57
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
05:39
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
3h 42m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 498 km
Flight time
3h 26m
Time difference
-1h
Minimum price
from $268 (24.11.2026)
Average price
$278
Maximum price
$279
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
Airlines (4)
Y4 Volaris AA American Airlines UA United Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines
Agencies (4)
Farera Ubfly Kiwi.com Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Volaris
Volaris
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$201
American Airlines
American Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$268
United Airlines
United Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$276
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$291
Where to buy tickets 4
Farera
1 tickets · 1 days
from $201
Ubfly
1 tickets · 1 days
from $268
Kiwi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $276
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 1 days
from $291
Airports

From — Houston (1)

  • IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport

To — San Jose (1)

  • SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Houston — San Jose
How long is the flight from Houston to San Jose?
Approximate flight time — 3h 26m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Houston to San Jose?
The straight-line distance — 2 498 km.
How much do flights from Houston to San Jose cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $268 on 24.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $278. Range: $268 — $279.
What is the time difference between Houston and San Jose?
The difference — -1h.
From which airports does Houston operate flights?
From Houston: IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
To which airports in San Jose do flights arrive?
To San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Volaris, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $276. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Houston — San Jose

Flights Houston — San Jose is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 498 km. Flight time 3h 26m. Time difference -1h.

From Houston (IAH) flights depart from 1 airport: IAH. To San Jose (SJO) — 1 arrival airport: SJO.

4 airlines operate on this route: Volaris, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $268 (24.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $278, ranging from $268 to $279. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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