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HOU to SJC: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
1,619 mi
2,605 km · 1,407 nm
3h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,619 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from SJC?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,619 miles (2,605 km, 1,407 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to SJC?
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