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$190+ Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to San José (SJO)

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Galveston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Galveston to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Galveston to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 8/264:10 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/21:40 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/9$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:00 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Wed 5/131:20 pm
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$425
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/44:40 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/139:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:00 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Wed 5/131:20 pm
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:00 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/59:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:19 pm
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops17h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 9/297:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
2 stops15h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 5/128:35 pm
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops16h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/199:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:21 pm
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 01m
American Airlines
Fri 5/811:35 pm
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:21 pm
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 5/52:08 pm
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop18h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/65:50 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/129:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$448

Find flight deals from Galveston to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Galveston to San José flight deals. Data was last updated April 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$419
(Southwest)

One-way from

$190
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$555
From Galveston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Galveston to San José 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$434

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

5:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$448

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

9:50 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$452

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/7

7:50 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$506

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

8:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$506

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-9:32 am

1 stop17h 52m

$510

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/16

7:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$510

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/25

8:35 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

9:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$531
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/26

8:50 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$544

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/29

9:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/12

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Galveston to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Galveston to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Galveston to San José. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Galveston to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to San José (average of $166). Flying from Galveston to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 G4L to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Galveston to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

When flying from Galveston to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Galveston to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Galveston to San José. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated April 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Galveston to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,609 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Galveston to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Galveston?

    If you book a flight to San José from Galveston, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Galveston to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Galveston to San José?

    A quick flight from Galveston to San José can take about 7h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $434. The distance between Galveston and San José is about 1533 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Galveston to San José one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $164 and Avianca from $167 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Galveston to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay $461 for a flight from Galveston to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $277.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Galveston to San José?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Galveston to San José 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 Galveston to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to San José (average of $166). Flying from Galveston to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 Galveston to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Galveston to San José. 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$178Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$299Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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