HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Costa Rica

$212+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Hobby to Costa Rica with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$474
(Southwest)

One-way from

$221
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$290 or less
From Houston Hobby to Costa Rica
Search Deals
One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Costa Rica
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby to Costa Rica.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Houston Hobby to Costa Rica.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Hobby to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Hobby to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 9/236:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/271:55 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$460
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/135:45 amHOU - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/161:10 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 7/188:58 amHOU - LIR
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/243:45 pmLIR - HOU
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 11/181:00 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Sun 11/237:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/30$511
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 7/1410:40 amHOU - LIR
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Sun 7/2012:35 pmLIR - HOU
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$527
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/115:00 pmHOU - LIR
2 stops38h 06mWestJet
Sun 6/151:25 pmLIR - HOU
2 stops27h 24mWestJet
Deal found 3/31$1,574

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

1:55 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$460

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/7

10:15 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

1:15 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$466

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/18

8:58 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Liberia

Thu 7/24

3:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop16h 55m

$505

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/14

10:40 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Sun 7/20

12:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 30m

$527

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

1:18 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$606

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/11

5:00 pm-6:06 am

2 stops38h 06m

Liberia

Sun 6/15

1:25 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,574

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

6:41 pm-9:25 am

2 stops15h 44m

$212

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

6:41 pm-11:15 am

2 stops17h 34m

$212

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$221

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

10:45 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$222

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/30

Showing 1-10 of 15 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby 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 March 31, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport 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.

Weekly flight availability from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Hobby to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from HOU to CR0 are scheduled on a Saturday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,789 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $221 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $225 and Delta from $227 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica? While on average our users pay $405, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $290. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $158.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Hobby to Costa Rica

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Hobby to San Salvador flights
George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador flights
Hobby to San José flights
George Bush Intcntl to San José flights
Hobby to Guatemala City flights
Hobby to Panama City flights
George Bush Intcntl to Guatemala City flights
Hobby to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Hobby to San Pedro Sula flights
George Bush Intcntl to San Pedro Sula flights
George Bush Intcntl to Panama City flights
George Bush Intcntl to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Hobby to Liberia flights
George Bush Intcntl to Liberia flights
Hobby to Managua flights
George Bush Intcntl to Managua flights
Hobby to Coxen Hole flights
George Bush Intcntl to Coxen Hole flights
Hobby to Tegucigalpa flights
Hobby to Bocas del Toro flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Hobby to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$265Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$437Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$555Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.