HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Houston

$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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — HOU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Costa Rica to Houston with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Spirit)

One-way from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439
From Costa Rica to Houston
Search Deals
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Houston
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 September 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1512:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/205:25 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$180
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/3011:37 amSJO - IAH
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/55:45 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/1012:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/266:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/812:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$184
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1612:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/2812:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$186
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/157:30 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop16h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$187
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/1812:19 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/305:48 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$188
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/2112:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/47:30 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$189
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/1612:19 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/305:48 pmIAH - SJO
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/1512:35 pmSJO - IAH
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amIAH - SJO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/72:10 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/175:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$312

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 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

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

12:35 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

$193

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

1:19 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

9:05 pm-11:27 am

1 stop14h 22m

$226

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

12:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/27

10:05 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$322

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$351

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Tue 11/4

2:20 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/12

3:05 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$389

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Thu 11/13

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/17

9:36 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$389

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Thu 11/6

2:20 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/10

10:00 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$389

LiberiaHouston

LIR - HOU

LIRHOU

Liberia

Thu 11/6

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/10

10:25 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$389

LiberiaHouston

LIR - IAH

LIRIAH

Liberia

Tue 12/16

8:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/4

7:54 am-11:24 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$389

LiberiaHouston

LIR - HOU

LIRHOU

Liberia

Tue 12/16

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/4

10:50 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Houston at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 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 $356 for a flight from Costa Rica to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $166 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $165.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Costa Rica to Houston

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San Salvador to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Salvador to Hobby flights
San Salvador to George Bush Intcntl flights
San José to Hobby flights
San José to George Bush Intcntl flights
San José to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Pedro Sula to Hobby flights
San Pedro Sula to George Bush Intcntl flights
Guatemala City to Hobby flights
Guatemala City to George Bush Intcntl flights
San Pedro Sula to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Panama City to Hobby flights
Guatemala City to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Panama City to George Bush Intcntl flights
San José to Love Field flights
Panama City to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San José to Austin flights
Managua to Hobby flights
Liberia to Hobby flights
Managua to George Bush Intcntl flights
San Salvador to Austin flights
Panama City to Austin flights
San Salvador to Love Field flights
San José to San Antonio flights
Philip S.W.Goldson to Hobby flights
Liberia to George Bush Intcntl flights
Guatemala City to Love Field flights
Philip S.W.Goldson to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Philip S.W.Goldson to George Bush Intcntl flights
Guatemala City to Austin flights
Guatemala City to San Antonio flights
San Salvador to San Antonio flights
San Pedro Sula to Austin flights
Panama City to San Antonio flights
Managua to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Managua to Austin flights
Guatemala City to McAllen flights
San Pedro Sula to San Antonio flights
Coxen Hole to George Bush Intcntl flights
Tegucigalpa to George Bush Intcntl flights
Panama City to Amarillo flights
Coxen Hole to Hobby flights
San Salvador to McAllen flights
Philip S.W.Goldson to Love Field flights
Liberia to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Managua to Midland flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Houston

Discover the top 5 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$275Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$532Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.