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$224+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Houston

SJO — HOU
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Houston

Fri 12/119:45 am -
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Sat 2/201:05 pm -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 11/5$452
Fri 12/253:31 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Sat 1/26:36 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 11/7$456
Tue 12/89:45 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 1/64:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/4$462
Tue 12/225:10 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Thu 12/314:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/5$472
Thu 12/249:45 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 1/64:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/7$473
Thu 12/174:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 44m
Tue 1/129:35 am -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 11/4$478
Thu 12/32:30 am -
1 stop18h 30m
Wed 12/910:10 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 11/8$478
Sat 12/53:10 pm -
1 stop19h 43m
Mon 12/73:30 pm -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 11/7$481
Fri 12/253:31 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Fri 1/15:01 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 11/5$485
Thu 12/249:45 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Thu 12/314:45 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/6$486
Mon 12/211:15 am -
Nonstop3h 52m
Tue 1/129:38 am -
Nonstop3h 44m
Deal found 11/4$490
Wed 11/253:10 pm -
1 stop17h 57m
Wed 12/96:20 pm -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 11/5$492

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Houston

Round-trip from

$452
(Avianca)

One-way from

$224
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$544
From Costa Rica to Houston
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/24

12:55 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/16

12:50 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

12:35 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$272

LiberiaHouston

LIR Liberia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LIRIAH

Liberia

Mon 11/23

3:10 pm-10:58 am

1 stop19h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

LiberiaHouston

LIR Liberia - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

LIRIAH

Liberia

Wed 11/25

3:10 pm-9:07 am

1 stop17h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

12:55 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/21

1:15 am-5:07 am

Nonstop3h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$277

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

8:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$292

San JoséHouston

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

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/29

2:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$294

San JoséHouston

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/26

1:05 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $380). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Houston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 135 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 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Costa Rica to Houston. 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 Costa Rica to Houston?

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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

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

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Houston?

    Departing from Costa Rica to Houston will take you 3h 44m. 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 Viva, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. 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?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $496 for a flight from Costa Rica to Houston. The cheapest flight overall is $264 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) is currently priced at $303.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Houston (average of $380). Flying from Costa Rica to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$267Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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