Cheap Flights from San Jose to Houston
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
SJC - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-21
SJC - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SJC - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SJC - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-25
SJC - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SJC - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
San Jose to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,605 mi
2,583 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Houston · Oakland is 29 mi from San Jose
Flights San Francisco - Houston · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Sacramento - Houston · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights Fresno - Houston · Fresno is 128 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights San Jose - Waco · Waco is 159 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
SJC - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
SJC - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SJC - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SJC - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SJC - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SJC - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Houston.
San Jose and Houston are about 1,605 miles (2,583 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,605-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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