Distance From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, SJC - IAH Distance

The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 1606 miles or 2584 kilometers or 1394 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Jose ( United States ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Houston takes around 3 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 3 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SJC - IAH

Kilometers		2584 km
Statute Miles		1606 miles
Nautical Miles		1394 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 41 minutes

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to IAH Flight Path

Location of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - IAH

Time difference between San Jose (United States) and Houston (United States) is 2 Hours.
Houston time is 2 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2026-05-04, 03:10:40 PDT
Houston (United States)	2026-05-04, 05:10:40 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States