Traveling from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): What you need to know
Start planning your vacation by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore the options for taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Houston. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose.
Choose from 6 direct services each week between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). This is the most popular route, with United Airlines offering a 9:45am departure from IAH to SJC.
Your flight from Houston to SJC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Fly without interruptions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are available from here.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport leaving from IAH.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines from IAH to SJC.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is United Airlines. Its services land as planned 76.92% of the time.
IAH is around 17 miles from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider starting your trip from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) plane ticket with departures from here.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to SJC are available with Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to SJC route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
If you're looking for the most punctual carrier, book with Southwest Airlines. It has an on-time performance of 86.89% for flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 12 miles away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to SJC flight:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight.
The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to central San Jose is around 3 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is $77. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $186. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to SJC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Visit San Jose in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 52ºF and 90ºF. Book your Houston to SJC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 37ºF and 64ºF.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your San Jose trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 130 miles east to Fresno to tick off its leading sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Sacramento, roughly 85 miles north of San Jose. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are key highlights.
