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$85+ Cheap flights from Houston to San José (SJO)

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HOU — SJO
Feb 9 — Feb 161
Sun 2/9
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The best prices from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San José (SJO). 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 February 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$471
From Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Houston to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:27 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/812:23 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/132:50 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1912:50 amSJO - IAH
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/27:48 amIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/112:20 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 9/218:20 pmHOU - SJO
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/12:20 pmSJO - HOU
2 stops18h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/65:10 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/141:10 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/3$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/12:57 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Wed 3/52:19 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/4$456
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/66:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 14mBritish Airways
Thu 2/132:57 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4$673

Find flights from Houston to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to San José 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 February 4, 2025.

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/3

6:27 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

12:23 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$258

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/13

2:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

12:50 am-4:07 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$267

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/2

7:48 am-11:19 pm

1 stop15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

2:20 pm-9:19 am

1 stop17h 59m

$307

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/9

9:12 am-10:04 pm

1 stop13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

11:59 pm-8:42 am

1 stop7h 43m

$353

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

1:10 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$390

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/1

2:57 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:19 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$456

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/27

8:32 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 53m

$85

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/4

8:12 pm-12:50 am

2 stops28h 38m

$110

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/27

2:50 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$122

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/8

5:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$135

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to San José. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated February 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to San José, such as Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
4,560 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
8,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,827 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
8,887 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Houston?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to San José. 6 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $307 and $456, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $122 and $135 on Volaris El Salvador and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $219. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $164.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston to San José, San José Province 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 San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to San José. 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 February 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$232Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$443Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$526Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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