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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 5:07 am
• Latest: departs at 2:25 pm and lands at 6:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 3h 52m, covering 1,556 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 San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $340 to $577, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $478 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $296 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $561 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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 $381 to $2,257. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $285.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Night 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 San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $442 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $533, a difference of $91.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between San José and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 7h 21m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 1 hour ahead of San José (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• Lufthansa: 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.