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$140+ Cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica

HOU — SJO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Costa Rica

Sun 11/159:49 am -
1 stop14h 10m
Mon 11/162:40 am -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 11/9$469
Tue 12/84:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Fri 12/115:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/9$470
Wed 12/24:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 12/105:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/9$480
Tue 11/173:30 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 11/213:10 pm -
1 stop19h 48m
Deal found 11/5$500
Thu 12/34:45 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Sun 12/65:10 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/9$500
Mon 12/73:30 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 12/143:10 pm -
1 stop19h 43m
Deal found 11/7$503
Thu 11/264:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 12/35:10 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/8$503
Tue 12/83:30 pm -
2 stops22h 50m
Sun 12/133:10 pm -
1 stop19h 43m
Deal found 11/9$504
Mon 11/166:20 pm -
1 stop19h 50m
Sat 11/213:10 pm -
1 stop19h 48m
Deal found 11/5$505
Mon 11/166:20 pm -
2 stops20h 00m
Mon 11/233:10 pm -
1 stop19h 48m
Deal found 11/5$509
Fri 12/41:05 pm -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 12/139:45 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/9$512
Wed 11/251:05 pm -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 12/27:45 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/8$513

Find flight deals from Houston to Costa Rica

Round-trip from

$334
(Volaris)

One-way from

$140
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$663
From Houston to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Houston to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/19

9:49 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/5

9:35 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/4

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$252

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/23

6:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$256

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/29

5:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

HoustonLiberia

HOU Houston Hobby - LIR Liberia

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/28

6:51 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 54m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269
Quickest round-trip

HoustonLiberia

HOU Houston Hobby - LIR Liberia

HOULIR

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/29

10:30 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/30

6:21 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/15

7:24 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/30

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $558). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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?

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Costa Rica

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 34% of weekly flights between Houston and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 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 Monday 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 34% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica?

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

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

  • 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 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $508. 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 Viva, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. United Airlines flights start at $182 while deals on Avianca start at $188 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 $378. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Liberia) can be booked for $484 on average, our data indicates $537 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Costa Rica (average of $558). Flying from Houston to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$207Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$299Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$362Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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