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$157+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to San José (SJO)

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HOU — SJO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$342
(Southwest)

One-way from

$157
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$471

Good round-trip deal

$502 or less

Good one-way deal

$387 or less
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Sun 9/74:30 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/161:40 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$342
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Sun 9/75:55 amHOU - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 9/101:40 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$346
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Mon 9/89:15 pmHOU - SJO
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Thu 9/111:40 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$351
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Sun 10/2610:10 amHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 11/129:00 amSJO - HOU
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop12h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/27:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:04 amHOU - SJO
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/307:27 amSJO - HOU
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$356
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Sun 10/268:59 amHOU - SJO
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/123:11 pmSJO - HOU
2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$360
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Sat 10/116:39 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$362
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Wed 11/59:07 amHOU - SJO
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amSJO - HOU
2 stops14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$365
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Sat 9/66:44 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amSJO - HOU
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$366

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José that are best for you.

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HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/22

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

1:30 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/7

4:30 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/9

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

9:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/16

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/15

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/8

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/12

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/26

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/26

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

2:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

HoustonSan José

HOU - SJO

HOUSJO

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/7

4:30 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$342

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The best insider tips for Houston Hobby Airport to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston Hobby Airport to San José trip
Airports
HOU

HOU's compact terminal allows travelers to arrive closer to departure time, making it ideal for quick, efficient departures.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
SJO

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

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to San José. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 34 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 Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San José. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $181.

What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 36m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,399 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 $175. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $276 and $393, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $161 and $162 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $157. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $535 when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to San José?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Houston Hobby 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 6 airlines flying from Hobby to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$276Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$393Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$463Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$469Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$555Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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