Houston to Liberia (HOU–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN566
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN691
WN Southwest
737
9:42 AM
CDT
12:17 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN567
WN Southwest
B38M
11:46 AM
CST
4:13 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN817
WN Southwest
7M8
2:15 PM
CST
6:50 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Liberia
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,458 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 58 1-stop hubs

HOU–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,458 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 737, B38M 3h15-3h35 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
801
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Liberia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric HOU→LIR IAH→LIR AUS→LIR
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 9 21 1
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 30m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,458 mi / 2,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

HOU–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,458 mi / 2,347 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,458 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HOU to LIR. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, FMY, BZE, OPF, BCT, PBI, TMB, PNS, PIE, APF, NAS, IND, SLC, IAD, RDU, CLT, SJO, MDW, HPN, SJU, MCI, TEB, TTN, LAS, PTK, BZN, SCF, FRG, ORD, ABE, AXA, MSP, PHL, BED, VNY, EWR, SNA, YYZ, LGB, JFK, OAK, YOW, BOS, SJC, YUL, SEA, SFO, YYC, YVR, IAH, DFW, ATL, BWI, DEN, LAX, FLL and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from LIR to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to LIR

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LIR ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,458 miles (2,347 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).