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HOU — SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Tue 12/31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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$99
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Mon 12/235:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/3112:25 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$469
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Thu 12/199:34 amIAH - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/238:07 amSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$526
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Tue 12/311:45 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/511:38 amSJO - IAH
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$530
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Sat 12/287:04 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Sun 1/511:38 amSJO - IAH
1 stop29h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$617
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Sun 12/292:33 pmIAH - SJO
Nonstop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:30 amSJO - IAH
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$742
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Wed 12/255:05 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/301:40 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$785
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Sun 12/294:30 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Wed 1/17:50 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop15h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$789
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Wed 12/256:19 pmHOU - SJO
2 stops19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:29 amSJO - HOU
1 stop13h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$811
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Mon 12/237:41 amIAH - SJO
2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/316:00 amSJO - IAH
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$875
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Mon 12/307:36 amIAH - LIR
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/73:35 pmLIR - IAH
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$913
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Mon 12/305:00 amIAH - LIR
2 stops10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/78:05 amLIR - IAH
3 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$927
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Fri 12/206:19 pmHOU - LIR
2 stops16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/252:59 pmLIR - HOU
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$938

Find flights from Houston to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

6:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/23

1:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$228

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/4

1:14 pm-7:35 am

2 stops18h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

12:25 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$280

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/3

1:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

4:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$374

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/21

7:52 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Liberia

Thu 4/24

1:05 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 23m

$483

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/26

9:08 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

11:30 pm-8:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

$486

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/19

8:16 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Liberia

Thu 1/30

3:35 pm-9:45 am

2 stops18h 10m

$488

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/7

5:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/14

1:55 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$493

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Thu 2/27

3:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$503

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

9:00 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Sat 3/8

1:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$510

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/10

9:36 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Thu 2/27

8:50 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$559

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Houston to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

When flying from Houston to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Houston to Costa Rica Travel Guide

Juan Santamaria International Airport sits in Alajuela, which is 12 miles to the west of downtown San Jose. San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica. The airport is a focus city that serves Copa Airlines and a hub for Sansa Airlines. This is the second busiest airport in Central America. It’s been recognized as one of the best airports in Latin America.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve Houston to Costa Rica flights?

    For a trip to Costa Rica from Houston, you’ll get on your plane at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and fly to the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria International Airport. While most of these flights will have one stop on the way, you will find a few direct flights down there.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Costa Rica?

    There aren’t a lot of options for direct flights, but there are a few. Because there are far fewer of these, they tend to cost more than those with stopovers. The flights are offered by United and they run 3h 38m. There are many more airlines to choose from if you’re going to make a stop somewhere.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to Costa Rica?

    Spirit Airlines has a stop in Fort Lauderdale. Avianca offers a flight that stops in Salvador for most of a day. Delta has stops in Atlanta that range from 52 minutes to 11 hours. American Airlines also has one-stop flights that land in Dallas or Miami. Stopover times range from about an hour to 11h 35m. Copa stops in Panama City in Florida before going on to San Jose. There are many options to choose from with travel times that range from five hours up to almost 18 hours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to Costa Rica?

    You will need your passport to fly this route. It has to be valid for three months after your arrival. You’ll have to have a return ticket or one for going somewhere else. You will not need a visa if you’re staying for less than 90 days.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $114 while deals on Frontier start at $174 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Costa Rica?

    When deciding which route to take from Houston to Costa Rica consider Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Houston George Bush Intcntl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Houston Hobby - Liberia as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $196. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $162 on average our data indicates $474 when flying from Houston to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$213Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$385Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$526Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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