Costa Rica

$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica

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HOU — SJO
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/315:45 am
IAH
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SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1011:38 am
SJO
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IAH
1 stop9h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/31$276
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/75:45 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop6h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/145:05 am
SJO
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IAH
1 stop10h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/29$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/18:35 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop15h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/712:33 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop11h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/225:45 am
IAH
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SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/2912:19 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop10h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/31$279
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/289:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
2 stops14h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/412:35 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/2610:08 am
IAH
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SJO
3 stops13h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/612:35 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 3/55:46 am
IAH
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SJO
1 stop6h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/811:35 am
SJO
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IAH
1 stop8h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$282
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/249:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
SJO
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IAH
3 stops18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/209:40 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop14h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
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IAH
2 stops21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/152:00 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2412:24 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$286
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:22 pm
IAH
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SJO
2 stops19h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/21:31 pm
SJO
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IAH
2 stops21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$287
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:00 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop10h 30m
Avianca
Sun 3/87:50 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop15h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/30$288

Find flight deals from Houston to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$276
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$507
From Houston to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Houston to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/2

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

2:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$355

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

3:05 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Liberia

Thu 3/12

7:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$382

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/23

2:34 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-4:29 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$394

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

7:28 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

1:25 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$405

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$419

HoustonLiberia

HOU - LIR

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

5:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Liberia

Tue 3/10

1:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$422

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

1:06 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

1:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$423

HoustonLiberia

IAH - LIR

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/22

9:36 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Liberia

Thu 2/26

2:20 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$428

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

4:57 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$429

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

2:34 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

11:35 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$440

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $168). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 HOU to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 January 31, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Houston to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 31, 2026.

The most flights from HO1 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Houston to Costa Rica delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Houston and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

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 January 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Houston to Costa Rica Travel Guide

Juan Santamaria International Airport sits in Alajuela, which is 12 miles to the west of downtown San Jose. San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica. The airport is a focus city that serves Copa Airlines and a hub for Sansa Airlines. This is the second busiest airport in Central America. It’s been recognized as one of the best airports in Latin America.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Houston to Costa Rica flights?

    For a trip to Costa Rica from Houston, you’ll get on your plane at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and fly to the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, Juan Santamaria International Airport. While most of these flights will have one stop on the way, you will find a few direct flights down there.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to Costa Rica?

    There aren’t a lot of options for direct flights, but there are a few. Because there are far fewer of these, they tend to cost more than those with stopovers. The flights are offered by United and they run 3h 38m. There are many more airlines to choose from if you’re going to make a stop somewhere.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to Costa Rica?

    Spirit Airlines has a stop in Fort Lauderdale. Avianca offers a flight that stops in Salvador for most of a day. Delta has stops in Atlanta that range from 52 minutes to 11 hours. American Airlines also has one-stop flights that land in Dallas or Miami. Stopover times range from about an hour to 11h 35m. Copa stops in Panama City in Florida before going on to San Jose. There are many options to choose from with travel times that range from five hours up to almost 18 hours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to Costa Rica?

    You will need your passport to fly this route. It has to be valid for three months after your arrival. You’ll have to have a return ticket or one for going somewhere else. You will not need a visa if you’re staying for less than 90 days.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Houston to Costa Rica can take about 3h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $355. The distance between Houston and Costa Rica is about 1533 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston 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 $74. Avianca flights start at $147 while deals on United Airlines start at $163 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Costa Rica?

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $426. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $184 on average, our data indicates $624 when flying from Houston to Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $168). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Houston to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$181Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$343Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$373Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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