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$83+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SJO
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop9h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/171:00 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop25h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/712:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
2 stops21h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/3112:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop21h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/1211:38 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:30 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop19h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop10h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/2912:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop9h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/104:30 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop19h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
2 stops21h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/27:45 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop25h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:16 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop24h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2712:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
2 stops21h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:15 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop24h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/1211:38 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$307

Find flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$296
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$585

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/21

11:05 pm-1:20 am

1 stop27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

2:20 am-8:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

$315

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$366

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/19

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$394

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/19

11:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

2:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$435

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/2

11:55 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Mon 8/10

3:27 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$484

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/15

4:58 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

7:55 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$528

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/9

7:28 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/15

12:30 am-5:28 am

Nonstop3h 58m

$534

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/30

7:20 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Tue 6/2

3:27 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$542

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/10

6:55 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Liberia

Thu 5/14

11:49 am-8:12 pm

1 stop31h 23m

$578
Quickest round-trip

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/11

9:39 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Liberia

Thu 9/17

1:20 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$594

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Best time to book a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $167). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 IAH to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 March 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andAvianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,519 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,506 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,553 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,503 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Viva and United Airlines can get you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 3h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 45m. There are 1480 mi between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $75. Avianca flights start at $147 while deals on United Airlines start at $164 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica? While on average our users pay $497, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $238. The most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $259.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $167). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 4 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$178Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$310Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$448Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$477Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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