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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to George Bush Intcntl departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$403
Typical prices: $326-$553
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Sat 8/22Sat 8/29
SJO - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$458
Typical prices: $442-$527
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Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
SJO - IAH • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $409 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $326 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 22m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San José to George Bush Intcntl (SJO-IAH)

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

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:00 am - 7:25 pm
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7:24 am - 12:57 pm
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6h 33m
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$403Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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$404Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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$405Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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12:05 pm - 11:59 pm
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$406Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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$407Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:35 am - 3:10 pm
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$408Avianca
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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2:02 pm - 10:59 pm
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7h 57m
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$409JetBlue
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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$410JetBlue
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18
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5:05 am - 4:10 pm
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7:20 am - 11:40 pm
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$415Avianca
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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11h 25m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to George Bush Intcntl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport departing in August.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston George Bush Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is October, where tickets cost $245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $539 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $582 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$192
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from San José to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to George Bush Intcntl 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 San José to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $192 for a one-way ticket and $403 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San José to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Houston George Bush Airport flight route: Iberia, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, American Airlines, GOL, and KLM.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Houston George Bush Airport.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Houston are United Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $581 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 San José to Houston George Bush Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Houston George Bush Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from San José 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 San José to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and IAH 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 San José to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport from San José 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 San José to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $229 or less one-way and $459 or less round-trip.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to George Bush Intcntl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Houston. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to George Bush Intcntl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9899 reviews
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The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

4.0 OkayPrincess, Jun 2026
LAX - IAH
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The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

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

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

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

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

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