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

Currently priced at $233, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $375 and $397, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Houston one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $102 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $163 and Southwest from $209 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Houston?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, San José Province to Houston?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $220. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $166 on average our data indicates $337 when flying from San José, San José Province to Houston.

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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Houston?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 16% on the overall cost on flights from San José, San José Province to Houston.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Houston?

Users have found that booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Houston at least 43 days early can save you up to 93% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San José, San José Province to Houston for as little as $285 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $347 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Houston?

August can be a great time to fly to Houston from San José, San José Province with a flight ticket averaging about $430. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $183. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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 5 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

Sun 10/121:41 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/195:30 amIAH - SJO

1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$231

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/65:37 amIAH - SJO

1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$238

Fri 11/144:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop21h 00mVolaris El Salvador

Tue 11/252:50 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop21h 32mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 6/30

$292

Thu 8/211:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Tue 8/264:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$375

Thu 10/96:44 amSJO - HOU

1 stop14h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/114:41 pmHOU - SJO

1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$396

Wed 9/241:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Tue 10/76:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$491

Best flights from San José to Houston
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Sat 7/1911:24 amSJO - IAH

1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/308:48 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$233

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/65:37 amIAH - SJO

1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$238

Thu 8/211:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Mon 8/254:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$375

Thu 9/47:27 amSJO - HOU

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/76:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$397

Wed 8/131:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Wed 8/206:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/29

$491

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Sun 7/61:25 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Tue 7/86:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$2,562

Wed 7/92:42 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop21h 52mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/158:48 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$247

Wed 7/97:45 pmSJO - IAH

2 stops11h 34mAvianca

Mon 7/142:05 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop10h 30mAvianca

Deal found 6/30

$351

Wed 7/91:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Wed 7/165:10 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$685

Wed 7/94:13 pmSJO - HOU

3 stops42h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/1610:15 amHOU - SJO

3 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$908

Thu 7/101:55 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop17h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/155:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$689

Fri 7/1111:24 amSJO - IAH

1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/158:48 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$240

Sat 7/1911:24 amSJO - IAH

1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/308:48 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$233

Thu 8/211:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Tue 8/264:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$375

Thu 8/217:25 amSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/2610:14 amHOU - SJO

1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$437

Sat 8/301:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Sun 9/76:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$512

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Fri 8/1512:18 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$102

Mon 7/74:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 7/1

$163

Thu 8/215:25 pmSJO - IAH

2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$193

Wed 8/271:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$209

Fri 8/297:25 amSJO - HOU

1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$225

Wed 8/131:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$269

Sun 8/174:17 pmSJO - HOU

3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$296

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SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/12

1:41 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/19

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 48m

$231

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/1

4:17 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop20h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/6

5:37 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 37m

$238

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

4:17 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/25

2:50 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$292

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/26

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$375

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

6:44 am-10:02 pm

1 stop14h 18m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/11

4:41 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$396

San JoséHouston

SJO - HOU

SJOHOU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

1:35 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$491

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/15

12:18 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$102

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

2:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$155

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

4:17 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$161

San JoséHouston

SJO - IAH

SJOIAH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

4:13 pm-9:17 am

1 stop17h 04m

$178

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The best insider tips for San José to Houston flights

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Airports

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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San José, San José Province to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 SJO to HOU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 76% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San José to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,101 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Houston round-trip?
Currently priced at $233, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $375 and $397, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Houston one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $102 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $163 and Southwest from $209 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Houston?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $220. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $166 on average our data indicates $337 when flying from San José, San José Province to Houston.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Houston?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Houston (average of $230). Flying from San José, San José Province to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to Houston

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$150	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$152	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$382	Average$555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$386	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$532	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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

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