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8:23 pm - 11:42 amIAH-SJO
15h 19m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 9:28 amSJO-IAH
19h 57m1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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5:45 am - 12:14 pmIAH-SJO
6h 29m1 stop
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12:22 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-IAH
10h 51m1 stop
$245Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
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8:35 pm - 10:19 amIAH-SJO
13h 44m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 12:57 amSJO-IAH
11h 26m1 stop
$246Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 13
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8:35 pm - 10:19 amIAH-SJO
13h 44m1 stop
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2:20 am - 9:25 pmSJO-IAH
19h 05m1 stop
$247Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:42 pm - 11:27 amIAH-SJO
16h 45m1 stop
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4:17 pm - 1:17 pmSJO-IAH
21h 00m1 stop
$248Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
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8:35 am - 1:20 amIAH-SJO
16h 45m1 stop
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2:20 am - 2:35 pmSJO-IAH
12h 15m1 stop
$264Viva
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 7:30 pmHOU-SJO
3h 25mnonstop
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9:40 am - 1:25 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$429Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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12:47 pm - 11:43 pmHOU-SJO
10h 56m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 10:46 pmSJO-HOU
7h 52m1 stop
$432American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:30 pmHOU-SJO
11h 55m2 stops
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6:00 am - 6:06 pmSJO-HOU
12h 06m2 stops
$443American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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8:45 pm - 12:50 pmHOU-SJO
16h 05m2 stops
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9:40 am - 1:25 pmSJO-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$454Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

Delta flights from Houston to San José

Our best Delta deals on Houston to San José flight tickets
Delta
Dec 10
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
16h 20m
1 stop
SJO10:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 11m
1 stop
HOU11:11 pmHouston Hobby
$442
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Delta
Dec 10
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO1:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 26
SJO2:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 50m
1 stop
HOU11:11 pmHouston Hobby
$479
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Delta
Dec 10
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO1:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 22
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 50m
1 stop
HOU5:50 pmHouston Hobby
$499
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Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to San José

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Spirit Airlines
Dec 4
IAH8:23 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
15h 19m
1 stop
SJO11:42 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 8
SJO1:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 57m
1 stop
IAH9:28 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$244
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Spirit Airlines
Feb 22
IAH5:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 29m
1 stop
SJO12:14 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 28
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 51m
1 stop
IAH11:13 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
$245
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Spirit Airlines
Nov 5
IAH5:34 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 51m
1 stop
SJO12:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 13
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 48m
1 stop
IAH12:18 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
$246
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/4

8:23 pm-11:42 am

1 stop15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

1:31 pm-9:28 am

1 stop19h 57m

$244

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

12:22 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$245

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

8:35 pm-10:19 am

1 stop13h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

1:31 pm-12:57 am

1 stop11h 26m

$246

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

8:35 pm-10:19 am

1 stop13h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

2:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$247

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

6:42 pm-11:27 am

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

4:17 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$248

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/12

8:35 am-1:20 am

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

2:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$264

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/13

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$429

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

12:47 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

2:54 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$432

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/13

10:35 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$443

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/13

8:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$454

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $395. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Houston, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $432.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Houston is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $512. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Houston to San José on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $753. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Houston to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San José in the afternoon for as low as $594. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $667.

What is the cheapest Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $529 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Houston for as low as $389 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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 San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from Houston to San José takes 3h 20m
Direct flights go from Houston to San José every day.
There is 1 airport near San José: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • How far is Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    There are 1549.8 mi between Houston and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to San José

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,114 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,468 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $378Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,241 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $461Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,999 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $463Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,032 reviews
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