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Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica from $71

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Spirit Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:30 amIAH-SJO
16h 20m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:35 pmSJO-IAH
9h 00m1 stop
$215Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:14 pmIAH-SJO
6h 29m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:22 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-IAH
10h 51m1 stop
$216Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 19
Logo
7:30 pm - 11:24 amIAH-SJO
15h 54m1 stop
Logo
2:20 am - 2:40 pmSJO-IAH
12h 20m1 stop
$224
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
Logo
2:50 pm - 6:44 amIAH-SJO
15h 54m1 stop
Logo
1:19 pm - 11:30 pmSJO-IAH
10h 11m1 stop
$234
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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 12:40 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:00 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$412Southwest
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 12:05 pmHOU-SJO
6h 45m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 6:00 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$417Southwest
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:13 pmIAH-LIR
6h 43m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 9:21 pmLIR-IAH
7h 56m1 stop
$425American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:30 pmIAH-LIR
18h 02m2 stops
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1:25 pm - 9:21 pmLIR-IAH
7h 56m1 stop
$429American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 12:10 pmIAH-LIR
3h 32mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 5:58 pmLIR-IAH
3h 38mnonstop
$465United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 11
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3:05 pm - 5:37 pmIAH-LIR
3h 32mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 10:51 pmLIR-IAH
10h 01m1 stop
$475United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10

Delta flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Delta deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Delta
Nov 11
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO1:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 58m
1 stop
HOU5:58 pmHouston Hobby
$416
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Delta
Nov 11
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO1:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO2:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 15m
1 stop
HOU11:46 pmHouston Hobby
$418
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Delta
Jan 5
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
6h 45m
1 stop
LIR12:45 pmLiberia
Jan 21
LIR3:55 pmLiberia
17h 37m
1 stop
HOU9:32 amHouston Hobby
$425
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Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 11
IAH8:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
16h 20m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 17
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
IAH10:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$215
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Spirit Airlines
Nov 8
IAH5:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 29m
1 stop
SJO12:14 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 19
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 51m
1 stop
IAH11:13 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$216
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 12
IAH7:31 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
16h 43m
1 stop
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 18
SJO12:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
IAH11:56 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$217
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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/11

8:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

12:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$215

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/8

5:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

12:22 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$216

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/3

7:30 pm-11:24 am

1 stop15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

2:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$224

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

2:50 pm-6:44 am

1 stop15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

1:19 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$234

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$412

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

6:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$417

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/1

7:30 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Liberia

Wed 12/10

1:25 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$425

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/6

6:28 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 02m

Liberia

Fri 12/12

1:25 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$429

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

9:38 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Sat 10/11

1:20 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$465

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

3:05 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Mon 11/10

12:50 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$475

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Houston is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $388, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Houston to Costa Rica during September average around $451.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Houston. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $482. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $713. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Houston to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $605. Flying to Costa Rica in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $748. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Houston to Costa Rica flight route?

Fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Liberia for the best Houston - Costa Rica flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $525 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Houston for as low as $375 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Houston to Costa Rica flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Houston to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Houston to Costa Rica

Fastest flight time

3h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to Costa Rica takes 3h 20m
Direct flights go from Houston to Costa Rica every day.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Costa Rica?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Costa Rica

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,028 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,420 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $393Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $439Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $457Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,517 reviews
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