International route
Cheap flights from San Jose to Houston
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 1,557 miles, 3h 40m nonstop.
SJO to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,557 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- NK1 airlineSpirit
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadHouston vs San Jose
San Jose to Houston
Round trips from $113
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Jose to Houston
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 10 more with one stop.
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via TPA · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6F93 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLF92 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San JoseHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only Spirit flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MCO or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $113; September 2026 is the most expensive at $153 and up, a difference of $40 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search San Jose to HoustonSan Jose to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from San Jose to Houston?
A nonstop flight from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (IAH) takes about 3h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,557 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to IAH?
Spirit Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (IAH), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through MCO, MEX and GDL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Houston?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (IAH), starting at $113 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Jose to Houston flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour ahead of San Jose. SJO is on America/Costa Rica time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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