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

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $214. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $486, respectively. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $144 and $157 on Volaris El Salvador and Southwest, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San José, San José Province?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $470, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $297. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $181.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Houston to San José, San José Province are American Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 39% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province?

To save up to 66% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 35 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Houston to San José, San José Province from $239 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $368 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to San José, San José Province from Houston average $510. You can even find prices in October for less than $510, as users have found deals to San José, San José Province from as low as $135. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San José, San José Province from Houston. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 53%.

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. 6 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 1 inbound flight from Houston per day.

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

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Thu 8/147:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/2212:18 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$214

Wed 8/277:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$249

Wed 8/204:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Wed 8/271:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/6

$342

Wed 9/176:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Tue 9/231:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/6

$486

Sun 10/266:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop13h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/123:00 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$496

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Thu 8/147:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/2212:18 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$214

Wed 8/277:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$249

Wed 8/204:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Wed 8/271:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/6

$342

Wed 9/176:00 amHOU - SJO

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Tue 9/231:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/6

$486

Wed 8/610:14 amHOU - SJO

2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/217:25 amSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/4

$500

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Sat 7/122:29 pmHOU - SJO

1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 7/2111:59 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$676

Sat 7/129:45 amHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest

Mon 7/211:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/5

$683

Sun 7/138:15 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/1711:24 amSJO - IAH

1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/6

$302

Wed 7/165:40 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop6h 55mAvianca

Tue 7/226:10 amSJO - IAH

2 stops9h 00mAvianca

Deal found 7/6

$529

Thu 7/172:54 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/2211:24 amSJO - IAH

1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$271

Sun 7/2710:15 amHOU - SJO

1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/111:59 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$496

Thu 8/147:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/2212:18 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$214

Wed 8/204:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Wed 8/271:40 pmSJO - HOU

Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/6

$342

Wed 8/277:16 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/14:17 pmSJO - IAH

1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/5

$249

Sat 8/306:15 amHOU - SJO

1 stop6h 55mDelta

Sun 9/71:35 pmSJO - HOU

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Deal found 7/7

$536

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Thu 7/245:00 amIAH - SJO

1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/6

$111

Sat 7/122:54 pmIAH - SJO

1 stop16h 50mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 7/5

$144

Tue 8/194:20 pmHOU - SJO

Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/7

$157

Mon 8/117:15 amIAH - SJO

2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/6

$164

Wed 8/610:14 amHOU - SJO

2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines

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$232

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7:16 pm-11:12 am

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4:17 pm-1:34 pm

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4:20 pm-6:55 pm

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1:40 pm-6:25 pm

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6:00 am-12:08 pm

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1:35 pm-10:24 pm

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Wed 8/6

10:14 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 01m

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Thu 8/21

7:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$500

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/24

5:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

$111

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

9:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop27h 30m

$120

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/12

2:54 pm-6:44 am

1 stop16h 50m

$144

HoustonSan José

IAH - SJO

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$152

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HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/19

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$157

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The best insider tips for Houston to San José flights

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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.

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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, San José Province?

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to San José, San José Province. 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 Houston to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to SJO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston to San José, San José Province

The most flights from HO1 to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American 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

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,066 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,257 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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. 6 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 1 inbound flight from Houston per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to San José, San José Province round-trip?
Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $214. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $486, respectively. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to San José, San José Province one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $144 and $157 on Volaris El Salvador and Southwest, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Houston to San José, San José Province?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $470, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $297. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $181.
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, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$169	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Avianca	Cheapest$266	Average$391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$437	Average$575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$463	Average$614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$470	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$526	Average$699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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