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$75+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$540 or less

Good one-way deal

$237 or less
From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Costa Rica
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/38:54 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/55:34 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:52 amIAH - SJO
3 stops24h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1912:34 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$247
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Wed 12/107:25 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/147:58 amSJO - IAH
1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/128:35 amIAH - SJO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/191:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/145:27 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop19h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$252
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Thu 11/138:47 pmIAH - SJO
2 stops15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - IAH
2 stops18h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:54 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/812:39 pmSJO - IAH
2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/208:35 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/231:20 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$255
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:47 pmIAH - SJO
2 stops15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1812:34 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$256
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Fri 11/75:27 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$257
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Tue 11/48:03 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1112:34 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$258

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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 October 30, 2025.
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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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/22

8:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/30

4:15 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$397

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/18

9:36 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Liberia

Tue 2/24

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$426

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

7:45 am-11:25 am

Nonstop3h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

8:45 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$464

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

7:37 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Liberia

Fri 2/20

3:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$471

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/5

4:57 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

2:20 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$484

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/10

4:57 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/14

2:20 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$484

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

7:54 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Liberia

Thu 1/8

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$507

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

7:13 am-4:08 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Liberia

Sat 1/24

2:20 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$520

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

8:28 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Liberia

Wed 4/22

1:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$529

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/6

9:35 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/14

2:20 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$541

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 3h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 02m. 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 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 $464, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $193.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$178Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$350Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$439Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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