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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:44 am and lands at 11:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to San José takes 3h 40m, covering 1,543 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 to San José range from $479 to $728, with an average of $593 over the past 12 months. Anything below $479 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $593 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $388 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $643 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston to San José flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston 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 $359 to $2,199. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $209, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from Houston to San José may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to San José route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

One-stop flights from Houston to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Houston to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $588 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $629, a difference of $41.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 8h via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 01m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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 to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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.