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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$458
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$300
San José
San José1 stop$458
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$300

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, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
JetBlue Logo
6:35 am - 11:57 am
IAH
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LIR
6h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 10:07 pm
LIR
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IAH
8h 02m
1 stop
$300JetBlue
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
JetBlue Logo
6:35 am - 11:57 am
IAH
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LIR
6h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 10:07 pm
LIR
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IAH
8h 02m
1 stop
$327JetBlue
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
JetBlue Logo
6:35 am - 11:57 am
IAH
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LIR
6h 22m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 10:07 pm
LIR
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IAH
8h 02m
1 stop
$379JetBlue
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:47 pm
IAH
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LIR
7h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 8:28 am
LIR
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IAH
17h 10m
1 stop
$380American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 11:29 am
IAH
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LIR
7h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 9:29 am
LIR
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IAH
17h 42m
2 stops
$385American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 11:29 am
IAH
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LIR
22h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 1:18 pm
LIR
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IAH
21h 31m
2 stops
$397American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
5:32 am - 1:18 pm
IAH
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LIR
8h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 8:28 am
LIR
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IAH
17h 10m
1 stop
$410American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pm
IAH
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LIR
8h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 1:17 pm
LIR
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IAH
21h 30m
2 stops
$415American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
JetBlue Logo
7:24 am - 1:01 pm
IAH
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LIR
6h 37m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:06 pm - 11:47 am
LIR
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IAH
20h 41m
1 stop
$417JetBlue
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 3:11 pm
IAH
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SJO
20h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
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IAH
12h 15m
1 stop
$459Multiple 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 5 days was to San José, at $465 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 5 days was $465.

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 $605 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 at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $673.

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 $626 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 Sunday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)