Travelling from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Houston is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) flying out of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average length of a direct Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Houston and San Jose (where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
The busiest route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from IAH to SJO is the 7:25am United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8pm with United Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Houston to SJO. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can travel on a direct flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from IAH.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United from IAH to SJO.
United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to SJO departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check if flying out of HOU makes more sense for your journey.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to SJO are offered by Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to SJO route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
With 75.41% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Break up your flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and SJO are:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to SJO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, central San Jose is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport is Rs28,621. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs65,601. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Houston to SJO by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
January is when most people book flights from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Visit San Jose in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Houston to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Houston to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
Your San Jose trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
If there's time to check out another corner of Costa Rica, head for Liberia, roughly 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola are highlights.
