Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,605
miles
2,583
kilometers
1,395
nautical miles

🕐 3h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (296°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,605 2,568
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,605 2,568
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,605 2,408
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,605 2,408
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,605 3,210
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,605 2,408
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Houston and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to SJC route connects Houston, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,605 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 296° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 1,605 miles (2,583 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to SJC typically take around 3h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,605 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.