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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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — HOU
Jan 7 — Jan 141
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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 8, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/6$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/201:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/135:46 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/189:35 amSJO - IAH
1 stop5h 35mAvianca
Mon 12/294:35 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/7$251
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/177:50 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop15h 15mAvianca
Sun 12/284:35 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$261
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/229:35 amSJO - IAH
1 stop5h 35mAvianca
Mon 12/294:35 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/5$267
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/138:05 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop15h 00mAvianca
Sun 12/284:35 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/7$269
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/277:45 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$271
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/131:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/305:54 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/7$280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/35:54 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Sat 12/278:35 amLIR - IAH
Nonstop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:00 pmIAH - LIR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/273:28 pmLIR - IAH
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amIAH - LIR
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$551
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/282:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Fri 1/304:05 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6$570

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 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$106
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527
From Costa Rica to Houston
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 8, 2025.
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

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Thu 1/15

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/19

3:05 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$389

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/1

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

9:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/9

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-10:24 am

Nonstop3h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/25

6:40 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-10:24 am

Nonstop3h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/1

4:57 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

2:20 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

9:35 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

8:45 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

4:57 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$390

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

5:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$396

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

2:31 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

11:09 am-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$396

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

2:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop20h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/10

2:34 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$396

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $136). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 8, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Houston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% 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.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Houston

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Houston. 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 December 8, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to HO1 are scheduled on a Friday (2 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 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 12% 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 8, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

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 Avianca and Southwest, 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 $418 for a flight from Costa Rica to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $189 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $136). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$294Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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