$106 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$317
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$380
San José
San José1 stop$317
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$380

Book Cheap George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 10:43 pm
SJO
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IAH
8h 22m
1 stop
$317Spirit Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 8:47 am
SJO
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IAH
22h 12m
1 stop
$322Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 4
Viva Logo
4:50 pm - 1:15 am
IAH
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SJO
9h 25m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
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IAH
18h 40m
1 stop
$323Viva
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 8:46 am
SJO
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IAH
18h 25m
1 stop
$324Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 15m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 10:43 pm
SJO
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IAH
8h 22m
1 stop
$334Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 1
Viva Logo
11:10 pm - 1:15 am
IAH
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SJO
27h 05m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
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IAH
18h 40m
1 stop
$335Viva
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Frontier Logo
7:28 pm - 8:19 am
IAH
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SJO
13h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:47 am
SJO
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IAH
22h 12m
1 stop
$338Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:11 pm
IAH
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LIR
9h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:32 am
LIR
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IAH
19h 57m
2 stops
$425American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:45 pm
IAH
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LIR
9h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 10:25 pm
LIR
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IAH
7h 15m
1 stop
$463American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 12:10 pm
IAH
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LIR
3h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 5:57 pm
LIR
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IAH
3h 37mnonstop
$476United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $454 round-trip. The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $454.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $584 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $643.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $601 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica is May, when tickets cost $114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $276 and $259 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Costa Rica on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Are there nonstop flights to Costa Rica from Houston?

    Yes, nonstop flights are available from Houston to popular airports in Costa Rica. United Airlines offers most nonstop flights to Juan Santamaria International Airport and Guanacaste Airport. Nonstop flights to SJO airport take about 3h 40min, while those to LIR take about 3h 30min. Nonstop flights to Costa Rica with United Airlines are also the cheapest.

  • Which airport is closest to Arenal Volcano National Park?

    Travelers touring Arenal Volcano National Park should fly into SJO. The airport is approximately 75 miles from Arenal Volcano National Park. Your flight to SJO will be nonstop, and you can take a domestic flight to Fortuna Airport (FON). FON is about 16 miles from the park, accessible by taxi or town car. However, a better option of getting to the park from SJO is via public transport bus. It is cheaper and will take you from SJO airport to La Fortuna in about 5h.

  • Is there public transport from Juan Santamaria International Airport to San Juan’s city center?

    Yes, buses are the most popular public transportation option to the city center of San Jose from SJO. The city center is about 18 miles from the airport, and the journey by bus will take around 35min on average. Two bus companies operate from the airport, Grupo Tuasa, and Station Wagon. The buses depart from the airport bus station every 10 minutes and run services from early morning to late evening.

  • Can I rent a car at popular airports in Costa Rica?

    Yes, there are rental car counters inside popular airports in Costa Rica. You can affordably rent a car at Guanacaste Airport from companies like Dollar, National, Enterprise, and Budget. SJO’s Arrivals Halls also has car rental agencies like Budget and Enterprise. Rental cars allow you to move around Costa Rica freely and enjoy a more personalized experience. Also, you get to tour Costa Rica in style due to the wide range of vehicles available to rent.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Houston George Bush Airport to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • You can book flights to Costa Rica from Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Passengers flying to Costa Rica should make their way to Terminals A and E for either direct or stopover flights.
  • You can have a meal before your flight at one of the many available restaurants inside IAH. You will find different options, including kid-friendly meals, vegetarian meals, and gluten-free meals.
  • Travelers can freshen up after a flight to Costa Rica with a shower at the VIP lounges located in the Main Terminal of Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Refreshing drinks and food are also available.
  • Popular Costa Rica airports serve many cities that you can get to using public transport. SJO serves cities like San Jose, Alajuela, Rio Segundo, and San Antonio. You can also fly into Guanacaste Airport (LIR) if you're heading into cities like Liberia, Canas, Santa Cruz, and Bagaces.
  • US citizens may access Costa Rica with a passport and a return ticket. A visa is not required if you plan on staying in Costa Rica for less than 90 days.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9677 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

8.0 ExcellentJesse, Apr 2026
IAH - NRT
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It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

Everything was delayed and the staff sent me to the wrong gate, causing me to miss one of my flights. I arrived at my destination 6 hours later than I was supposed to.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

The repeated flight delays—this time nearly three hours without any weather-related cause—are unacceptable. Yet, passengers are penalized heavily even for being a minute late. It is unreasonable that there is no compensation for such significant delays, nor even basic provisions like water during the wait or in flight. This imbalance in accountability is deeply frustrating and needs to be addressed.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

Great just wish they always had WiFi on every flight couldn’t even purchase it

They keep delaying and cancel at last moment and height was for you to get refund need to be in chat line for two hours. I complained to DOT. Never recommend this airline on Kayak please

We had to take a bus to the plane with a old woman and carry on bags, and at landing at the airport we have to wait one hour seating on the plane waiting for a gate. We came back from Australia Bussines class Quantas 16 hours traveling, then wait in Dallas 7 hours for connection...honestly waiting 1 hour more at the plane was the worst part.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

The flight was a big joke very uncomfortable I had a horrible experience and I will never fly with them again everything about the flight was bogus and I’m not happy with it at all this experience makes me not want to fly ever again

Pricing, boarding time communication, over priced baggage and overall service is lacking, seating unconfortable

Horrendous and unprofessional staff and will never fly spirit again

When I arrived at the airport at 4:00 in the morning, I was notified that I "hadn't paid" for my ticket (I had paid and had a boarding pass). Then I was told that while I had paid, the ticket was $600 more than it actually was, and that I needed to pay that so I could board. None of this was true, of course, but it took 20 minutes, two crew members behind the desk, and one on the phone to clear up.

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