Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica from $75

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6:00 am - 11:30 amIAH-SJO
6h 30m1 stop
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12:34 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-IAH
11h 25m1 stop
$230Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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8:03 pm - 11:39 amIAH-SJO
15h 36m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 12:18 amSJO-IAH
10h 48m1 stop
$235Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 19
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5:34 am - 12:25 pmIAH-SJO
6h 51m1 stop
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2:20 am - 9:00 pmSJO-IAH
18h 40m1 stop
$236Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
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8:47 pm - 12:25 pmIAH-SJO
39h 38m2 stops
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2:20 am - 8:25 pmSJO-IAH
18h 05m1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
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3:05 pm - 6:37 pmIAH-LIR
3h 32mnonstop
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8:35 am - 12:18 pmLIR-IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$426United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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10:25 am - 1:50 pmHOU-LIR
3h 25mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:15 pmLIR-HOU
3h 30mnonstop
$428Southwest
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Sun, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 3
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5:00 pm - 8:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 30mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 5:55 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$429Southwest
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:30 am - 4:08 pmIAH-LIR
9h 38m1 stop
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8:35 am - 12:18 pmLIR-IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$431United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
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5:30 am - 12:18 pmIAH-LIR
6h 48m1 stop
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1:19 pm - 12:09 amLIR-IAH
10h 50m1 stop
$441American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 3
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6:00 am - 2:18 pmHOU-LIR
8h 18m1 stop
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3:14 pm - 11:58 pmLIR-HOU
8h 44m1 stop
$441American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4

Delta flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Delta deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Delta
Dec 2
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
16h 12m
1 stop
SJO10:12 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 4
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
HOU5:52 pmHouston Hobby
Delta
Nov 11
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 05m
1 stop
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 20
SJO2:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 09m
1 stop
HOU11:40 pmHouston Hobby
Delta
Nov 13
HOU10:40 amHouston Hobby
11h 27m
1 stop
SJO10:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 20
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 40m
1 stop
HOU11:40 pmHouston Hobby

Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 31
IAH6:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 30m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 7
SJO12:34 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 25m
1 stop
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 23
IAH6:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
17h 31m
1 stop
SJO10:41 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 29
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 53m
1 stop
IAH12:28 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Nov 9
IAH8:03 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
15h 36m
1 stop
SJO11:39 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 19
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 48m
1 stop
IAH12:18 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

12:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$230

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/9

8:03 pm-11:39 am

1 stop15h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

1:30 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 48m

$235

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/4

5:34 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

2:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$236

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/15

8:47 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

2:20 am-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$238

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/30

3:05 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Thu 12/4

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$426

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/30

10:25 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Liberia

Wed 12/3

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$428

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/9

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

2:10 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$429

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Liberia

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$431

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/30

5:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Liberia

Wed 12/3

1:19 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 50m

$441

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Liberia

Thu 12/4

3:14 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$441

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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 $402, 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 $432.

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 $512. 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 Friday because tickets tend to average around $753. 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 $598. 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 at noon, with an average ticket price of $719. Departure times at noon 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?

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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 $532 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 $389 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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Fastest flight time

3h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to Costa Rica takes 3h 15m
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 $178Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,096 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,451 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $380Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $439Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,041 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $450Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,979 reviews
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