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$106+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — HOU
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Houston

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 December 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/312:42 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:19 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$248
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:17 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop21h 00mVolaris
Thu 1/82:37 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop16h 13mVolaris
Deal found 12/22$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/264:17 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop21h 00mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 1/62:37 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop23h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/22$264
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:17 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:34 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$294
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/242:42 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop22h 35mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 1/32:37 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop16h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/22$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/264:17 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:45 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$303
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:20 amSJO - IAH
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/75:54 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$310
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/75:54 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$312
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:17 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop21h 00mVolaris
Fri 1/910:48 amIAH - SJO
1 stop13h 19mVolaris
Deal found 12/22$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:34 amSJO - HOU
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/306:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$674
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:45 pmLIR - IAH
1 stop29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/307:45 pmIAH - LIR
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$697
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Tue 12/302:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$711

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 December 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$106
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$532
From Costa Rica to Houston
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

5:46 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 36m

$258

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

1:31 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

5:24 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$288

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

3:12 pm-10:33 am

1 stop19h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/21

8:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop26h 52m

$309

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/7

6:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops16h 35m

$326

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/1

2:42 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/8

4:22 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$346

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Fri 2/6

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

3:05 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$349

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/2

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$351

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/8

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$355

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-7:17 am

3 stops24h 17m

$355

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

2:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

5:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$356

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston

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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 $244). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Houston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 12% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 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?

Thursday 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 11% 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 December 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and Avianca 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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 43m. 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 $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Avianca, 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?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $397 for a flight from Costa Rica to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $168.

  • 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 $244). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$267Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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