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Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and San José.

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $322 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $626 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $526 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:44 am and lands at 11:26 am
• Latest: departs at 4:58 pm and lands at 8:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $566. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José takes 3h 42m, covering 1,556 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $2,905. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 7h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 13m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

San José is 1 hour behind Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José range from $430 to $692, with an average of $566 over the past 12 months. Anything below $430 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.