Cheap Flights from San Jose to Houston from $198

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Houston (SJO-HOU)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Volaris Costa Rica offers one-way fares as low as $198 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SJO to IAH on Wed, Sep 2), while Volaris offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $416 departing on Fri, Jul 24 and returning on Tue, Jul 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Jose to Houston?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (HOU) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 52 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (HOU).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Jose to Houston?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to Houston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Jose to Houston?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 26 flight per week flying from San Jose to Houston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1097 (00:49)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Jose to Houston?

  To find best deals on flights from San Jose to Houston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 2, with one-way flights priced at just $198.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Houston travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (HOU) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Houston is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Jose to Houston on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Houston on July 21, 2026 with Volaris Costa Rica, with prices starting at $215.

• Which airports can I fly to for Houston from San Jose?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Houston, with Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (SJO-IAH) is by far the most common option on this route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

• Is there any time difference between San Jose and Houston?

  The time difference between Houston and San Jose is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Jose to Houston?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.