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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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
• Copa Airlines: 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 to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $623 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.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% 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 12% on the Houston to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $533 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $605, a difference of $72. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to San José flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:44 am and lands at 11:23 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 8:44 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $570. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to San José takes 3h 39m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $2,310. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $221, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston to San José flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 36m, compared with 8h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 07m via Miami (MIA).

San José is 1 hour behind Houston (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 to San José range from $437 to $709, with an average of $570 over the past 12 months. Anything below $437 counts as a good deal.

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