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$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica

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HOU — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Round-trip from

$254
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One-way from

$74
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$424
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:30 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/2512:55 amSJO - IAH
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:56 amIAH - SJO
1 stop12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2512:23 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/222:50 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop20h 24mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 5/282:13 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop22h 04mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$270
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:40 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Tue 5/205:05 amSJO - IAH
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:13 amIAH - LIR
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/201:00 pmLIR - IAH
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:07 amHOU - LIR
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/202:10 pmLIR - HOU
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/217:40 amSJO - HOU
1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/57:10 amIAH - LIR
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Tue 7/151:05 pmLIR - IAH
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/17$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:32 amIAH - LIR
Nonstop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/201:20 pmLIR - IAH
Nonstop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/228:20 amHOU - LIR
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/252:10 pmLIR - HOU
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$471
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Wed 7/165:10 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Thu 7/318:45 amSJO - HOU
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$487
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:54 pmIAH - LIR
2 stops37h 26mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/511:20 amLIR - IAH
2 stops18h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$552

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/13

11:56 am-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

12:23 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$258

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

7:44 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

12:28 pm-12:07 am

1 stop10h 39m

$259

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

2:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

2:13 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop22h 04m

$270

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

5:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

5:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$365

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/17

6:13 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Liberia

Wed 8/20

1:00 pm-12:16 am

1 stop10h 16m

$393

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/5

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Liberia

Tue 7/15

1:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$404

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/17

7:32 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Liberia

Wed 8/20

1:20 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$439

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/22

8:20 am-10:50 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Wed 6/25

2:10 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$471

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/24

4:58 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

11:13 am-4:06 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$471

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

2:28 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

1:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$483

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Costa Rica

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 April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Houston to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 $74. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $136 while deals on Avianca start at $178 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 $290. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $158 on average our data indicates $410 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$260Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$437Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$526Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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