Cheap flights from IAH to SJO (George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAH to SJO starting at $208 One Way, $395 Round Trip

Prices starting at $395 for return flights and $208 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$395 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Houston to San José, returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $395 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$543 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$543
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Houston to San José, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $543 found 2 days ago
Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 16
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$574 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$574
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Feb 12 from Houston to San José, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $574 found 18 hours ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$624 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$624
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Houston to San José, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $624 found 2 days ago
Sun, Dec 13 - Fri, Dec 18
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$666 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$666
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Dec 13 from Houston to San José, returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $666 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$114 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$134 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$120 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,744 reviews)
"Quick easy check in. Nice location by the airport with 24 hr shuttle service. Breakfast is also included"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$100 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,156 reviews)
"I liked the pool. I don’t like the room it has a smell. I complaint and they move us to different room but still smell. I booked for a superior room but the room is like a standard basic and smelly"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Barceló San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$114 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$96 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,439 reviews)
"Nice beds & Airport shuttle was good to have."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$134 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$100 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,156 reviews)
"I liked the pool. I don’t like the room it has a smell. I complaint and they move us to different room but still smell. I booked for a superior room but the room is like a standard basic and smelly"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$114 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, great food."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$68 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (755 reviews)
"Good place to have a vacation. Close to many places to visit."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$86 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$86 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$81 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
"The property is extremely dated! We had lizard in our room. The outdoor view is beautiful, but beds are not as comfortable and there is no air conditioning. Breakfast was amazing! We only stayed for a night and that was okay. I wouldn’t have been able to stay here more than that. The grounds are ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAH to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAH Address & GPS
Address:
16930 JFK Boulevard
Houston TX, 77032
United States
IATA Code:
IAH
Longitude:
-95.34
Latitude:
29.983333
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Houston Airport to SJO?
You won't have to concern yourself with switching planes or missing your connection on this route. United Airlines will fly you directly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to SJO.
What is the shortest flight from Houston Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Wander around the cabin, get some shut-eye and keep hydrated. They're just a few sensible things you should do on your Houston to San José trip. The fastest possible flight time is 9 hours and 6 minutes, so follow these steps if you want to avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from Houston Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Settle in and get comfy, because the average journey from Houston Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is 9 hours and 10 minutes. Watch a movie or two, get engrossed in a book ... There's plenty of time to relax and unwind.
What airlines have the most flights from Houston Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
One of the leading airlines servicing the Houston to San José route, United Airlines is the start of your next memorable adventure. Choose from 78 flights per month with this carrier.

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