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$163+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Thu 2/127:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/18![Delta logo]()
$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/308:16 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop18h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/106:00 amSJO - HOU
2 stops12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18![American Airlines logo]()
$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/115:44 amHOU - SJO
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/183:16 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18![American Airlines logo]()
$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amHOU - SJO
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Mon 2/97:00 amSJO - HOU
1 stop15h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/18![Delta logo]()
$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/135:44 amHOU - SJO
1 stop15h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/172:56 pmSJO - HOU
1 stop17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19![American Airlines logo]()
$570
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/182:10 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18![Southwest logo]()
$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/212:15 pmHOU - SJO
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:20 amSJO - HOU
1 stop11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17![American Airlines logo]()
$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:40 amHOU - SJO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/232:15 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19![Southwest logo]()
$578
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:00 pmHOU - SJO
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Sun 12/142:10 pmSJO - HOU
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18![Southwest logo]()
$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/109:02 amHOU - SJO
1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:20 amSJO - HOU
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18![American Airlines logo]()
$591
Cheap flight deals from Hobby to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 November 20, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $364 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $163 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $541 |
Good round-trip deal | $485 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 November 20, 2025.
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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Hobby
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San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Mon 2/2
11:09 am-10:15 pm
1 stop11h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/4
2:31 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop8h 02m
$424
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/14
9:05 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops15h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 1/20
9:40 am-1:25 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$438
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/28
4:05 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/31
1:55 pm-5:45 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
$449
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Mon 2/16
4:05 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/23
9:40 am-1:25 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$469
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Thu 5/14
7:50 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops17h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/19
9:00 am-7:50 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$492
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Sun 3/15
1:00 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop9h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/19
7:00 am-9:46 pm
1 stop13h 46m
$516
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Sun 2/15
4:05 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/21
9:30 am-8:30 pm
1 stop11h 00m
$533
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Sun 2/8
4:05 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/17
1:45 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 35m
$533
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Wed 12/17
5:00 pm-8:30 pm
Nonstop3h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/24
2:15 pm-6:00 pm
Nonstop3h 45m
$543
HoustonSan José
HOU - SJO
HOUSJO
Houston Hobby
Wed 2/4
4:05 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop3h 25m
$163
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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to San José
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to San José in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Hobby to San José
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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?
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 November 14, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 13 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?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to San José (average of $185). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 November 20, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San José at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to San José. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to San José 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 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 106 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 Thursday 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, 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 $194.
What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, 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?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to San José, 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.
The best insider tips for Houston Hobby Airport to San José flights
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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 November 20, 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$181 | Average$254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$335 | Average$414 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$561 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$460 | Average$626 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$463 | Average$807 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |