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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 11:27 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José takes 3h 43m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José range from $461 to $712, with an average of $579 over the past 12 months. Anything below $461 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $579 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $365 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $639 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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $2,200. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $234, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

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).

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $534 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $627, a difference of $93.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 8h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 18m via Miami (MIA).

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.

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

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

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

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.