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Find cheap flights from Houston to San José from $53

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to San José departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to San José

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to San José 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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6:00 am - 8:36 amIAH-SJO
3h 36mnonstop
9:36 am - 2:30 pmSJO-IAH
3h 54mnonstop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Sat, May 18
6:00 am - 8:36 amIAH-SJO
3h 36mnonstop
9:36 am - 2:30 pmSJO-IAH
3h 54mnonstop
$136Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 31
6:00 am - 8:36 amIAH-SJO
3h 36mnonstop
9:36 am - 2:31 pmSJO-IAH
3h 55mnonstop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Sat, May 4
7:29 pm - 8:06 amIAH-SJO
13h 37m1 stop
9:36 am - 2:30 pmSJO-IAH
3h 54mnonstop
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
7:25 pm - 8:16 amIAH-SJO
13h 51m1 stop
9:36 am - 2:30 pmSJO-IAH
3h 54mnonstop
Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
7:25 pm - 8:11 amIAH-SJO
13h 46m1 stop
9:16 am - 7:31 amSJO-IAH
21h 15m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
6:00 am - 10:29 pmHOU-SJO
17h 29m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:52 pmSJO-HOU
8h 52m1 stop
$216American Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Thu, May 9
12:03 pm - 10:29 pmIAH-SJO
11h 26m1 stop
1:50 pm - 11:48 pmSJO-IAH
8h 58m1 stop
$216American Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Sun, May 5
2:10 pm - 6:50 pmIAH-SJO
5h 40m1 stop
7:45 pm - 11:55 amSJO-IAH
15h 10m1 stop
$260Avianca
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 28
5:30 pm - 11:15 pmIAH-SJO
6h 45m1 stop
5:10 am - 11:55 amSJO-IAH
5h 45m1 stop
$284Avianca
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Wed, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 13

Flights from Houston to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to San José, San José Province flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to San José, San José Province.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to San José, San José Province cost $51 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and San José, San José Province. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $128.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to San José?

The average price of all flights from Houston to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to San José, San José Province, 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 to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost $385 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $732 and $696 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 35 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Houston to San José found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $125 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($197). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $53 on Spirit Airlines and from $72 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Houston and San José?

United Airlines connects Houston to San José with up to 3 flights per day. Southwest also offers 1 flight per day, while Spirit Airlines follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to San José, San José Province.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to San José, San José Province. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $111 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Houston and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are 5 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 3h 37m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to San José take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 36m.

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Cheapest flight

$53
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to San José

When to book flights from Houston to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province was $53 for a one-way ticket and $125 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to San José?

    Houston has 2 major airports: Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the only airport in San José. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to San José?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Houston?

    San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston to San José.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to San José?

    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 to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Houston 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 to San José?

    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 to San José with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to San José?

    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 to San José from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Houston

Monday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Southwest, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/24Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 36mIAH-SJO
$53
5/2Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 36mIAH-SJO
$54
5/1Wed
1 stopFrontier
13h 46mIAH-SJO
$72
4/28Sun
1 stopAvianca
5h 40mIAH-SJO
$100
8/14Wed
1 stopAvianca
6h 45mIAH-SJO
$117
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
21h 56mIAH-SJO
$136
5/18Sat
3 stops
18h 27mIAH-SJO
$140
5/1Wed
3 stops
24h 51mIAH-SJO
$142
5/18Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 39mIAH-SJO
$200
8/2Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 39mIAH-SJO
$230

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Last minute flights from Houston to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/20Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 36mIAH-SJO
4/21Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 55mSJO-IAH
$125
4/23Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 36mIAH-SJO
4/25Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
3h 55mSJO-IAH
$138
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 26mIAH-SJO
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 09mSJO-IAH
$216
4/20Sat
nonstop
3h 36mIAH-SJO
4/21Sun
multi-stop
21h 10mSJO-IAH
$227
4/20Sat
nonstop
3h 36mIAH-SJO
4/21Sun
multi-stop
21h 10mSJO-IAH
$230
4/23Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 49mIAH-SJO
4/25Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
27h 34mSJO-IAH
$327
4/24Wed
multi-stopAvianca
9h 40mIAH-SJO
4/29Mon
multi-stopAvianca
18h 30mSJO-IAH
$384
4/20Sat
multi-stopAvianca
10h 05mIAH-SJO
4/22Mon
multi-stopAvianca
18h 30mSJO-IAH
$424
4/20Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 56mIAH-SJO
4/20Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
28h 28mSJO-IAH
$1,795
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 01mIAH-SJO
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 57mSJO-IAH
$2,070

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Flights to San José

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Houston

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