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$163+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/298:16 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop18h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/112:54 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop19h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$666
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/225:40 amHOU - LIR
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/93:23 pmLIR - HOU
1 stop18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$672
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Sun 12/282:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$724
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/245:40 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/293:16 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$736
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/245:40 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2712:34 amSJO - HOU
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$741
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Mon 12/297:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop16h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/16$746
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Mon 12/292:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$754
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:25 pmHOU - SJO
2 stops16h 50mSouthwest
Tue 12/302:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$768
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2210:50 amHOU - LIR
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Fri 1/93:10 pmLIR - HOU
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$773
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/232:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$774
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/249:00 amSJO - HOU
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/175:44 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/233:16 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$786

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$360
(Delta)

One-way from

$163
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$766
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Liberia

Wed 1/28

3:23 pm-8:34 am

1 stop17h 11m

$367

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/15

5:25 am-10:02 pm

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$368

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

6:36 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Liberia

Tue 2/3

3:13 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 52m

$371

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

10:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Wed 1/28

3:25 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$441

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Liberia

Wed 1/21

3:23 pm-8:34 am

1 stop17h 11m

$441

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

6:36 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 36m

Liberia

Wed 1/21

3:13 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 52m

$445

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/15

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$449

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

9:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$453

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/31

8:20 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$453

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Liberia

Fri 2/6

3:23 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$461

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Deals found on 12/17

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Best time to book a flight from Galveston to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Galveston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Galveston to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to Costa Rica (average of $167). Flying from Galveston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Galveston to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Galveston to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Galveston to Costa Rica in just under 3h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 17m. Galveston and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1457 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Avianca, 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 $237. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $182 on average, our data indicates $520 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Galveston to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to Costa Rica (average of $167). Flying from Galveston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Galveston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$335Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$439Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$453Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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