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On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Houston to San Jose. Covering a distance of 2,489 km, this is a popular route with approximately 19 scheduled flights per week.
The primary carrier on this route is UA. Please keep in mind that flight prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deals. You can also research in advance how to get to the departure airport and arrange a transfer from the arrival airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Houston — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $133 in b, and the most expensive are around $294 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Houston → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $316 | high | May | $255 | medium | Sep | $231 | low |
| Feb | $291 | medium | Jun | $279 | high | Oct | $237 | low |
| Mar | $328 | high | Jul | $291 | high | Nov | $261 | medium |
| Apr | $316 | high | Aug | $267 | medium | Dec | $340 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in San Jose remains warm year-round: peak temperatures are recorded in April (up to 25.2°C), while January is the coolest month. October is the rainiest month, seeing up to 556 mm of precipitation, whereas February boasts the highest number of dry days.
The most budget-friendly month for flying is November, with ticket prices starting $133. Peak demand and the highest prices occur in January, when a flight during this period will cost $271.
November is the best time for a trip: it offers the ideal compromise between the lowest prices and the end of the wettest season. We recommend avoiding travel in January and December if your goal is to maximize budget savings.
There are approximately 19 flights per week on the air route from Houston to San Jose. The primary carrier providing regular service between the cities is United Airlines (UA). Passengers can choose from both direct flights and connecting options. To see a detailed schedule by day of the week and choose the right fare, explore the interactive airline cards in the list below.
Flights Houston — San José depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight from Houston to San Jose covering a distance of 2,489 km takes an average of about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Travel time may vary slightly depending on weather conditions and the chosen airline.
Regular flights between these cities are operated by UA (United Airlines). A full list of current carriers and their flight schedules is available above on this page.
Airfare prices change constantly depending on the season and demand. You can view the current price minimum in the low-price calendar and the price dynamics chart.
Flights from Houston arrive at San Jose International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. Information on how to get from the terminal to the city center can be found in the relevant section of this page.
The lowest prices are usually found for flights in November. We recommend using the price monitoring tools on the website to catch the best deal.
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