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$75 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to San José

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to San José

Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:42 amIAH-SJO
15h 19m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 9:18 amSJO-IAH
19h 47m1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:14 pmIAH-SJO
6h 29m1 stop
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12:22 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-IAH
10h 51m1 stop
$245Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:54 am - 12:21 amIAH-SJO
14h 27m1 stop
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7:22 am - 11:30 pmSJO-IAH
16h 08m2 stops
$248Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 12:25 pmIAH-SJO
17h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 am - 11:59 pmSJO-IAH
16h 01m1 stop
$249Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:01 pmHOU-SJO
9h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:46 pmSJO-HOU
7h 52m1 stop
$432American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 9:02 pmHOU-SJO
10h 27m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:46 pmSJO-HOU
7h 52m1 stop
$436American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 13
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:15 pmHOU-SJO
16h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:46 pmSJO-HOU
14h 46m1 stop
$442Delta
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 7:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 1:25 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$461Southwest
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 7:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 1:25 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$486Southwest
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:15 pmHOU-SJO
16h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:46 pmSJO-HOU
14h 46m1 stop
$499Delta
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Southwest's two free checked bags benefit travelers.
HOU is compact and easy for stress-free departures.
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Cheapest round-trip
$244
Overall average: $733
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Thu 12/4Mon 12/8
IAH - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$427
Typical prices: $505-$661
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IAH - SJO • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to San José flights

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 flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to San José costs $356 on the route between Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and San José (SJO). Over the past month, flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and San José (SJO) were, on average, 11% cheaper than other Houston-San José routes. This is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to San José 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 Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to San José, 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 is October, where tickets cost $395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $807 and $583 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to San José, 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 to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


United offers free messaging on most flights, keeping you connected during your journey.

Southwest

Southwest's Rapid Rewards offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.


Southwest's Cash + Points option allows flexible booking with a combination of points and cash.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
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IAH

IAH offers free Wi-Fi and multiple lounges, including United Clubs, ideal for business travelers seeking comfort before departure.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
HOU

HOU is compact and easy to navigate, with friendly service and quick baggage claim, making it ideal for stress-free departures.

Read more about HOUby Yulia Denisyuk
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit from SJO, as taxis and shuttles are the most reliable options.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Cheapest flight$75
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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to San José was $75 for a one-way ticket and $244 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and San José, with oneworld 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Houston

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

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.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

We were delayed for a “couple of maintenance issues.” They were resolved rather quickly but a computer glitch caused someone in the airport to have to bring a physical copy of the paperwork so we could leave. I don’t know where they had to drive from to get to our plane but it took forever & we were 1 1/2 hrs late in leaving. The flight itself was fine.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Again, when I use Kayak I expect to pay the total amount and that´s it. Someone added an additional charge few days later after purchasing the tickets.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

Unfortunately, spirits crew had us boarding and parking the plane often, would wait long periods of time before allowing the people attending the flight on the plane to know what was going on this caused for my plane to not only get diverted but then canceled at an airport 2 hours away and basically stranded with charter buses MAYBE being hired. I was left with no choice but to stay overnight and use a comp room in Altantic City to then arrive home the next day. This trip was the first time seeing my partner since he joined the Air Force and this stressful ride caused unwarranted tears on what was supposed to be an east flight home. I understand weather is unpredictable but to have passengers deboard to then reboard an hour later to taxi on the runway for another hour to then basically leave an entire fight stranded. I waited almost 30 minutes at the airport and not one employee could tell me about a charter bus so I had to leave and make accommodations to stay overnight and get a ride home.

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