How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San José to Houston flights typically cost between $308 and $564 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $191 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 18-Nov 19).

How long is the flight from San José to Houston?

Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San José to Houston in about 3h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 32m. The distance between San José and Houston is about 1533 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Houston round-trip?

Currently priced at $159, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $292 and $337, respectively. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Houston?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Houston, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Houston?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Houston (average of $134). Flying from San José to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from San José to Houston?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $189. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $168 on average, our data indicates $397 when flying from San José to Houston.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Houston?

The most popular airlines flying from San José to Houston are United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Avianca. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to HOU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Houston?

Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San José to Houston?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Houston?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

$106+ Flights from San José to Houston

Round-trip from	$191 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$106 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$405

SJO

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but arrive at least 3 hours before your flight.

IAH

For a quick trip to downtown Houston from IAH, Uber or Lyft are recommended, taking around 25 minutes. Taxis are available at Terminal E.

HOU

HOU is easy to navigate with a single terminal. Expect congestion-free roadways, but use a map app for real-time traffic info on I-45.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$159	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Avianca	Cheapest$292	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$337	Average$494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$337	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$106+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Houston are usually found in February or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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