Costa Rica

$209+ Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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Cheap flight deals from Galveston to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Galveston to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Galveston to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 10/119:35 am
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Thu 10/151:30 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/18$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 9/18:35 pm
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops17h 10m
Southwest
Tue 9/151:40 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14$466
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 9/214:10 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Fri 9/259:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Tue 9/16:14 pm
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops18h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 9/152:57 pm
SJO
-
HOU
2 stops19h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 10/108:22 pm
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 10/142:45 pm
SJO
-
HOU
2 stops17h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$482
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/14:10 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Sun 9/612:35 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 11/28:20 pm
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 11/62:39 pm
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop17h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/136:04 am
HOU
-
LIR
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:18 pm
LIR
-
HOU
1 stop17h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 9/114:18 pm
HOU
-
LIR
2 stops22h 00m
American Airlines
Thu 9/172:18 pm
LIR
-
HOU
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$522
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/710:50 am
HOU
-
LIR
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Wed 7/152:10 pm
LIR
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$543
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 7/1510:50 am
HOU
-
LIR
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Sat 7/182:05 pm
LIR
-
HOU
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 7/138:23 pm
HOU
-
LIR
2 stops16h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 7/203:40 pm
LIR
-
HOU
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$561

Find flight deals from Galveston to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Galveston to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$466
(Southwest)

One-way from

$209
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$581
From Galveston to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Galveston to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Galveston to Costa Rica 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 June 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/13

8:23 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 07m

Liberia

Mon 7/20

3:40 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$561

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

4:10 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$606

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/20

4:10 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$616
Quickest round-trip

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/7

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Tue 7/14

2:10 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$644

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/14

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Tue 7/21

2:10 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$644

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/4

5:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$650

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/10

6:10 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$650

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/14

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Sun 7/19

12:35 pm-9:15 am

2 stops19h 40m

$658

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/15

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Sat 7/18

12:15 pm-8:25 am

2 stops19h 10m

$658

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/24

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

8:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$666

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Galveston to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from G4L to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Galveston to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Galveston to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Galveston to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Galveston to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Galveston to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated June 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Galveston to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Galveston to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Galveston to Costa Rica?

    American Airlines and Southwest can get you from Galveston to Costa Rica in just under 3h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 37m. Galveston and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1533 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Galveston to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Viva, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Galveston to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Galveston to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $249. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $348 on average, our data indicates $511 when flying from Galveston to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Galveston to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Galveston to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Galveston to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Galveston to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Galveston to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Galveston to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Galveston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Galveston to Costa Rica. 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$191Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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