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$145 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José

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Cheap Flights from Hobby to San José (HOU-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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 Hobby to San José

Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 8:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:00 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$355Southwest
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
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10:10 am - 12:40 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:00 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$392Southwest
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 8:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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9:00 am - 5:45 pmSJO-HOU
8h 45m2 stops
$393Southwest
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 12:40 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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9:00 am - 5:45 pmSJO-HOU
8h 45m2 stops
$402Southwest
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 11:12 pmHOU-SJO
14h 07m1 stop
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6:22 am - 8:18 pmSJO-HOU
13h 56m1 stop
$406American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 9:11 pmHOU-SJO
12h 09m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 8:33 amSJO-HOU
17h 37m1 stop
$407American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 12:40 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:00 pmSJO-HOU
10h 00m1 stop
$409Southwest
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Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 12:05 pmHOU-SJO
18h 26m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 9:42 amSJO-HOU
18h 02m2 stops
$410American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 8:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:00 pmSJO-HOU
10h 00m1 stop
$414Southwest
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 12:05 pmHOU-SJO
16h 53m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:20 pmSJO-HOU
14h 20m2 stops
$417American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Use the Hobby Airport app for parking and security info.
Pre-book ground transportation for SJO arrivals.
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Cheapest • from $355 (round-trip)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
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Typical prices: $595-1207
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HOU - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $100-278
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Wed 10/15
HOU - SJO • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby 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.
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HOU

Use the Hobby Airport app to reserve parking and check real-time security wait times for a smoother departure experience.

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For a smooth arrival at SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance through your hotel or a local tour operator.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San José is October, where tickets cost $370 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $805 and $583 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $470, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José

When to book flights from Hobby to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José was $145 for a one-way ticket and $355 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to San José flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to San José flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to San José, Southwest or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to San José are Southwest and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $563 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $994 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $450 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Houston Hobby to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby 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 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

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.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

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.

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

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

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

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.

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

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