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 $141 One Way, $385 Round Trip

Prices starting at $385 for return flights and $141 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.

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$385 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Houston to San José, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $385 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$463 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$463
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Houston to San José, returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $463 found 15 hours ago
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 12
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$466 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Houston to San José, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $466 found 14 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$468 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$468
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Houston to San José, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $468 found 6 days ago
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
IAH
Houston
SJO
San José
$470 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$470
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 17 from Houston to San José, returning Fri, Aug 21, priced at $470 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$110 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,523 reviews)
"The room was clean. Reception staff were friendly. Location is so close to the airport and really easy to get to."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$107 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,872 reviews)
"Amazing great location. Staff is amazing . Enterprise renta car is there and they make things easy for travel"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$116 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$110 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,523 reviews)
"The room was clean. Reception staff were friendly. Location is so close to the airport and really easy to get to."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$182 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Gorgeous Mansion style decor. Outstanding and family staff. Great Experience in a lush green ambiance."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$107 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,872 reviews)
"Amazing great location. Staff is amazing . Enterprise renta car is there and they make things easy for travel"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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
$123 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$139 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast in the morning is worth every penny! Definitely mine and my daughter’s favorite part. Check in and out was super easy. Catching the shuttle to the airport was as well and the driver for the shuttle was amazing as well. Highly ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$106 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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! (2,079 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$117 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, helpful staff, beautiful grounds, lovely breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$72 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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! (738 reviews)
"I especially liked that it was a small entity, possibly run by a family. It was an 8 minute drive from the airport, and with a pool and continental breakfast, it had everything I needed for an excellent price"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$104 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$104 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$114 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (709 reviews)
"They just finished painting the pool edge...looks great. This is our 3 year at the Trapp Family Inn. The only thing that was different was it was warmer than usually in San Jose than in previous years. The rooms were definitely warmer, but we were glad we had ceiling fans. Service, Food, and hospitality ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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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