San José

$209+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 June 8, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 10/215:35 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 11/32:15 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sun 8/309:00 am
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/31:40 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$466
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/244:10 pm
HOU
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/291:15 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 8/126:25 am
HOU
-
SJO
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/189:00 am
SJO
-
HOU
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$491
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sat 9/127:40 pm
HOU
-
SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/161:40 pm
SJO
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$492

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 June 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$462
(Southwest)

One-way from

$209
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$573
From Galveston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Galveston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/4

8:50 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$565

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$588

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/29

5:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$610
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/23

9:05 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/30

12:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$617

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/24

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$626

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/20

8:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

9:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$645

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/25

8:30 am-11:00 am

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

12:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$656

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/29

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/3

8:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$666

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/3

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$691
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/30

9:05 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$209

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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

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 June 8, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

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

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 May 30, 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. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 8, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 4 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Galveston to San José can take about 6h 49m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $588. The distance between Galveston and San José is about 1533 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $97 on Viva. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $164 and Avianca from $178 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 $235 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $333.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Galveston to San José

Discover the top 4 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$191Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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