Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes. San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose 1 hour behind Houston.
You can choose from 28 weekly flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The 00:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from IAH to SJO. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:00 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose — plus maybe even more of Costa Rica if time allows.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between IAH and SJO:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $315. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from IAH to SJO.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from IAH to SJO. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12 ºC to 29 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12 ºC and 26 ºC. Search for flight tickets from IAH to SJO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After locking in your flights from IAH to SJO, you'll need to find a place to stay in San Jose. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your San Jose must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your San Jose trip.
