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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$269
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$368
San José
San José1 stop$269
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$368

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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

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:40 am
IAH
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SJO
14h 00m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 12:18 am
SJO
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IAH
11h 43m
2 stops
$269Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
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12:16 pm - 12:22 pm
IAH
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SJO
24h 06m
3 stops
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11:35 am - 10:41 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 06m
1 stop
$270Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
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5:45 am - 11:22 am
IAH
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SJO
6h 37m
1 stop
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12:31 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 28m
1 stop
$271Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
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2:37 pm - 6:50 am
IAH
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SJO
16h 13m
1 stop
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11:35 am - 10:41 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 06m
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$274Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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5:35 pm - 11:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 05m
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5:00 am - 12:05 pm
SJO
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IAH
6h 05m
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$277Avianca
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, May 27
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5:35 pm - 11:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
7h 05m
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12:31 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 28m
1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 2:13 pm
IAH
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LIR
8h 50m
1 stop
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3:13 pm - 9:15 am
LIR
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IAH
18h 02m
1 stop
$368American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
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7:59 pm - 11:28 am
IAH
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LIR
16h 29m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 9:40 am
LIR
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IAH
18h 00m
2 stops
$373American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:36 am - 1:10 pm
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LIR
3h 34mnonstop
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8:35 am - 12:18 pm
LIR
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IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$428United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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3:05 pm - 6:37 pm
IAH
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LIR
3h 32mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 12:09 am
LIR
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IAH
10h 08m
1 stop
$438United 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 $458 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 $458.

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 $562 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 August, when tickets cost $422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $651 and $586 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 Thursday, and avoid Mondays 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 16% 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$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $563 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. 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.

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 9273 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
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The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

10.0 ExcellentBill, Feb 2026
IAH - LAX
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The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

The accessible bathroom should be visible to people in Economy class.

Lexus in first class was absolutely amazing! Beat flight attendant i’ve ever seen.

the plane was so hot!! the air-conditioning was barely blowing. The flight was delayed, and we had to sit on the hot plane before take off for an extended amount of time, waiting on international passengers. Would not have been so bad if it was not so hot. They said it would get better after take off, but it did not.

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

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

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

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

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

Spirit was on time. They maintained updates and information. The crew was friendly and professional. Because this is a budget friendly airline, they have dispensed with a lot of frills and part of that comes with a price, for example, the seats are not quite as comfortable as others. I am ok with a pay for beverage and snack service as I prefer my own anyway so this was not a concern. I thought overall, having a great flight crew and on time service was definitely worth losing some of the frills from other carriers.

Sadly there was a crew member very rude with my kid and with me.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

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