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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Houston George Bush Intcntl?

For a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. 5 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Houston George Bush Intcntl on a regular basis.

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Thu 7/108:15 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/1712:16 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$247

Wed 7/95:00 amIAH - SJO

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/204:13 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$274

Thu 6/122:50 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop20h 24mVolaris El Salvador

Wed 6/182:43 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop21h 34mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 6/10

$300

Sun 6/228:10 amIAH - SJO

3 stops16h 25mAvianca

Sat 6/284:45 pmSJO - IAH

2 stops18h 25mAvianca

Deal found 6/12

$384

Sun 10/268:29 pmIAH - SJO

2 stops17h 31mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/128:05 amSJO - IAH

2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$396

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Thu 7/108:15 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/1712:16 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$247

Wed 7/95:00 amIAH - SJO

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/204:13 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$274

Thu 8/282:54 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 50mVolaris El Salvador

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 6/12

$302

Sun 6/228:10 amIAH - SJO

3 stops16h 25mAvianca

Sat 6/284:45 pmSJO - IAH

2 stops18h 25mAvianca

Deal found 6/12

$384

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Thu 6/122:50 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop20h 24mVolaris El Salvador

Wed 6/182:43 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop21h 34mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 6/10

$300

Thu 6/196:00 amIAH - SJO

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2 stops28h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,434

Sun 6/228:49 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/312:28 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop18h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$272

Sun 6/228:49 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/283:31 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$359

Sun 6/228:10 amIAH - SJO

3 stops16h 25mAvianca

Sat 6/284:45 pmSJO - IAH

2 stops18h 25mAvianca

Deal found 6/12

$384

Sun 6/228:00 pmIAH - SJO

Nonstop3h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/311:13 amSJO - IAH

Nonstop3h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$866

Wed 7/95:00 amIAH - SJO

1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines

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$274

Thu 7/108:15 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$247

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Tue 7/298:48 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$74

Sat 8/232:54 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 50mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 6/12

$153

Thu 8/74:29 pmIAH - SJO

2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines

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$159

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Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines

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$180

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1 stop10h 30mAvianca

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8:48 pm-10:29 am

1 stop14h 41m

$74

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2:54 pm-6:44 am

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$153

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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4:29 pm-6:45 pm

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9:41 am-12:26 pm

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$175

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7:43 am-7:42 pm

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 59 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 IAH to SJO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province

The most flights from IAH to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,136 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,345 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Houston George Bush Intcntl?
For a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. 5 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Houston George Bush Intcntl on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, starting at $302 and $384 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province are Spirit Airlines ($74), Volaris El Salvador ($153), and United Airlines ($175).
What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $222. While the most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $1,025 when flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province.
Can I find deals for flights from George Bush Intcntl to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on George Bush Intcntl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from George Bush Intcntl to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 George Bush Intcntl to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$166	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Avianca	Cheapest$266	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$464	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$471	Average$612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$526	Average$555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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