Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour behind Houston.
Take your pick of 28 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 07:24 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
To ensure you get on your IAH to SJO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into San Jose (and then discovering more of Costa Rica!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating IAH to SJO flights is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 66.85% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and SJO:
El Salvador International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 1,089 is the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,027. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to SJO, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAH to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you're on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 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 most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to SJO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its top attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
