Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Houston: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 40 minutes.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located. Houston operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can select from 28 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJO to IAH is the 00:30 United option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 14:20 with United.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from SJO to Houston.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston. Start your trip at SJO and end it at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
United is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SJO to Houston. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Liberia Airport (LIR)
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Costa Rica and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
SJO is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near SJO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Houston
$152 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston. Return flights start at $264. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from SJO to Houston by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 22 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near HOU. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SJO to Houston at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston. July is the busiest month for a trip to Houston. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from SJO to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Houston, check out our range of hotels including:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hermann Park.
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