Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston one hour ahead of San Jose.
You can choose from 28 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Houston (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is United Airlines.
With 78.65% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SJO to IAH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SJO and IAH include:
El Salvador International Airport
Liberia Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, ج.م. 4,884 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 7,370. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SJO to IAH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SJO to IAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights complete their journey on time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider staying in a hotel near IAH if you're catching a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to IAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its top sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
