Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica from $75

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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:40 am
IAH
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SJO
14h 00m
1 stop
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2:50 pm - 2:05 pm
SJO
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IAH
22h 15m
1 stop
$269Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:20 pm - 11:22 am
IAH
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SJO
20h 02m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 28m
1 stop
$270Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:22 am
IAH
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SJO
6h 37m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 28m
1 stop
$271Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Avianca Logo
5:45 pm - 11:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
6h 55m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 4:10 pm
SJO
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IAH
10h 05m
1 stop
$277Avianca
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 7:00 pm
HOU
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SJO
3h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 6:00 pm
SJO
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HOU
3h 50mnonstop
$297Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 12:10 pm
HOU
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SJO
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 6:00 pm
SJO
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HOU
3h 50mnonstop
$301Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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6:01 am - 1:22 pm
HOU
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SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:26 am
SJO
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HOU
8h 51m
1 stop
$310American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 7:07 pm
HOU
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SJO
14h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 11:47 pm
SJO
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HOU
8h 39m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 6:37 pm
IAH
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LIR
3h 32mnonstop
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7:35 am - 12:18 pm
LIR
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IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$428United Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:54 am - 11:24 am
IAH
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LIR
3h 30mnonstop
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7:35 am - 12:18 pm
LIR
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IAH
3h 43mnonstop
$448United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Apr 21
IAH4:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
20h 02m
2 stops
SJO11:22 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 30
SJO12:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 28m
1 stop
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$270
Spirit Airlines
May 9
IAH5:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 37m
1 stop
SJO11:22 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 16
SJO12:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 28m
1 stop
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$271
Spirit Airlines
Mar 17
IAH6:27 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
17h 15m
2 stops
SJO10:42 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 24
SJO12:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$272

Avianca flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Our best Avianca deals on Houston to Costa Rica flight tickets
Avianca
Apr 30
IAH5:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 10
SJO5:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 05m
1 stop
IAH4:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$277
Avianca
May 27
IAH5:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 31
SJO5:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 05m
1 stop
IAH4:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$281
Avianca
Apr 24
IAH5:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
16h 00m
1 stop
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 3
SJO5:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 00m
1 stop
IAH12:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$287

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/18

9:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

2:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$269

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/21

4:20 pm-11:22 am

2 stops20h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$270

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

5:45 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$271

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

5:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

5:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$277

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

4:40 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$297

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

5:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$301

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

6:01 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

11:35 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 51m

$310

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

6:01 am-7:07 pm

2 stops14h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

2:08 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$315

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

3:05 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Tue 3/10

7:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$428

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

7:54 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$448

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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 $401, 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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Houston. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $514. 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 $743. 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 evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Houston to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $563. Flying to Costa Rica in the evening 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 $643. 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 $523 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 $450 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

40 airports
The fastest flight from Houston to Costa Rica takes 3h 20m
Direct flights go from Houston to Costa Rica every day.
There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Houston there are direct flights to 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
8,430 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,497 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $372Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $406Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $444Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,254 reviews
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