Flights San Jose → Houston
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Jose to Houston have a typical range USD 569–980, median USD 638. Full range across all 69 offers: USD 537–1325. We found 38% of 69 offers from budget carriers (around USD 597) and 62% from full-service carriers (around USD 638).
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Best offers by airline: San Jose → Houston
Based on 69 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Jose → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Jose to Houston cost?
Based on 69 offers · November 2026
San Jose to Houston flights ranged from USD 537 to USD 1325 across 69 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 576 and premium fares around 812 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 69 offers.
These 69 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 594 and USD 686
What hidden fees do San Jose to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Jose to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 69 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| United | 50 | 9% |
| American | 58 | 10% |
| UA | 45 | 7% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| DL | 45 | 6% |
| AS | 45 | 6% |
| Alaska | 45 | 6% |
American: base ~USD 539 + fees USD 58 = ~USD 597 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 593 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 638 total.
American's USD 58 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 54 base difference shrinks to USD 41 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels are relatively consistent across carriers on this route.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Jose to Houston?
8 airlines flew San Jose to Houston in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AA|DL | 1 | — | 537 | n/a |
 United | 13 | 569–625 | 569 | 50 (9%) |
 American | 12 | 548–608 | 597 | 58 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 8 | 596–696 | 638 | 45 (7%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 22 | 638–984 | 644 | 45 (7%) |
 American Airlines | 10 | 606–1320 | 689 | 45 (7%) |
 Alaska | 1 | — | 788 | 45 (6%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 2 | 670–921 | 795 | 45 (6%) |
Where do the best San Jose → Houston prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Jose to Houston flights
- San Jose–Houston had 69 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 638.
- American charges 1.3x more in ancillary fees than Alaska — USD 58 vs USD 45 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 107 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 537. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Jose to Houston cost?
- Based on 69 offers analyzed, San Jose to Houston flights range from USD 537 to USD 1325, with a median price of USD 638. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Jose to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 48 to the base fare on San Jose to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Jose to Houston including all fees?
- AA|DL has the lowest median fare on San Jose to Houston at USD 537 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Jose–Houston flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 537. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Jose to Houston routes?
- San Jose to Houston has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 537 to USD 1325 across 69 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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