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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Houston to San José flights typically cost between $316 and $594 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $241 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 8-Nov 11).

How long is the flight from Houston to San José?

A quick flight from Houston to San José can take about 3h 40m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $448. There are 1556 mi between Houston and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Spirit Airlines, at $178, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Southwest. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The best time to book flights from Houston to San José is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José (average of $167). Flying from Houston to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 day to fly from Houston to San José?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San José?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San José? While on average our users pay $783, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $356. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $183.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Houston to San José 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 HOU to SJO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to San José in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to San José. 5 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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.

$74+ Cheap Flights from Houston to San José

Round-trip from	$242 (Orbitz)
One-way from	$74 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$402

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HOU's single terminal makes it easy to navigate, allowing travelers to arrive closer to their flight’s departure time.

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Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times, taking 20 minutes to over an hour.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Avianca	Cheapest$335	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$378	Average$567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$457	Average$612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$463	Average$807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to San José (SJO)

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