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$106+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to San José
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This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/49:45 am
IAH
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SJO
1 stop16h 30m
Viva
Fri 7/102:20 am
SJO
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IAH
1 stop12h 15m
Viva
Deal found 5/3$362
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:05 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop27h 15m
Viva
Mon 6/12:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop18h 40m
Viva
Deal found 5/6$368
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:10 pm
IAH
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SJO
1 stop27h 05m
Viva
Mon 8/102:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop18h 40m
Viva
Deal found 5/5$369
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/312:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/87:00 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$370
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1912:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/27:00 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$376
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 15m
Viva
Mon 5/252:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop29h 05m
Viva
Deal found 5/6$377
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/257:24 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Thu 7/309:35 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop22h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:04 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:35 am
SJO
-
IAH
2 stops20h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$382
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1912:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/287:00 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$384
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1811:10 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 05m
Viva
Mon 6/222:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop18h 40m
Viva
Deal found 5/6$386
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1912:05 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/307:00 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$387
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2311:10 pm
IAH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 05m
Viva
Sat 8/12:20 am
SJO
-
IAH
1 stop18h 40m
Viva
Deal found 5/6$390

Find flight deals from Houston to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$362
(Viva)

One-way from

$106
(Viva)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$492
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to San José that are best for you.

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HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/17

11:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

2:20 am-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$418

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/19

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$459

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/21

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$472

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/24

7:24 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

2:02 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$528

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/16

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

4:15 pm-10:26 am

1 stop17h 11m

$528

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/5

7:57 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/12

7:55 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$554

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/30

4:58 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/5

7:55 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$554

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/27

7:57 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

1:25 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$554

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/27

7:57 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

7:55 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$554

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/5

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

9:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to San José

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 19 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José (average of $79). Flying from Houston to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 HOU to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 May 7, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to San José in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to San José. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston 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.

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

How often are flights from Houston to San José delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Houston and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to San José flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to San José flights

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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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 May 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Houston to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
9,690 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
11,669 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
2,522 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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
8,639 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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

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  • 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.

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

    A quick flight from Houston to San José can take about 16h 55m. Viva provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $555. There are 1533 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 $179, 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Avianca flights start at $162 while deals on Southwest start at $164 one-way.

  • 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 $786, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $477. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $343.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José (average of $79). Flying from Houston to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 Houston to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$298Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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