Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour behind Houston.
Take your pick of five weekly William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Your HOU to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into San Jose (and then discovering more of Costa Rica!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates HOU to SJO flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 65.0% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HOU and SJO:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, 151 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 327 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HOU to SJO by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HOU to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.06% of flights that take off from HOU arrive at their destination on time.
Central Houston to William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HOU? If you're boarding an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HOU to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key reasons to visit.
