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$126+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Houston

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — HOU
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
Sun 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 4/1012:19 pm
SJO
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IAH
1 stop7h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/125:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$253
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop12h 15m
Viva
Thu 4/2311:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 15m
Viva
Deal found 3/29$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 4/411:38 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop9h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/115:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 4/411:38 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop9h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/95:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/196:00 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$267
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop10h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/95:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop9h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/256:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$269
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/812:19 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop10h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/125:45 am
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$272
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:38 pm
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop21h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/256:46 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:20 pm
LIR
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IAH
Nonstop3h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 5/59:40 am
IAH
-
LIR
Nonstop3h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:20 pm
LIR
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 4/287:00 am
IAH
-
LIR
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:40 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/234:10 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$418

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$253
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$126
(Viva)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$410
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Houston 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 April 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

2:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/6

11:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

$340

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Fri 4/24

3:27 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

9:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$406

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Fri 5/1

3:27 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/5

9:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$406

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Thu 4/30

3:27 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/4

11:55 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$406

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$410

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

7:55 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/27

9:41 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$418

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

9:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/16

6:25 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$447

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/22

4:55 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$460

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

12:30 am-5:28 am

Nonstop3h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/2

9:38 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$479

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/29

5:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$483

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $143). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 CR to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Houston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Houston flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Houston delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAvianca from Costa Rica to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,543 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,583 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,343 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Houston. 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 Costa Rica to Houston?

    Departing from Costa Rica to Houston will take you 3h 45m. There are 1480 mi between Costa Rica and Houston. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Houston for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Costa Rica to Houston are San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl and Liberia - Houston Hobby.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $492 for a flight from Costa Rica to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $272 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $231.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $143). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 Costa Rica to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Houston. 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 April 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$267Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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