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

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WN691
WN Southwest
B38M
11:09 AM
CDT
1:18 PM
CST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN567
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
CST
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN817
WN Southwest
B38M
3:01 PM
CST
7:27 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Liberia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,458 mi 3h 9m nonstop -1h behind 31 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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 31 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 7 B38M 3h09 52%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
829
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → LIR
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
LIR → HOU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 3h 9m 3h 13m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 52%
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 9m.
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 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 9m. The route covers 1,458 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HOU to LIR. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, BZE, DAL, APF, TEB, SLC, RDU, HPN, SJU, MCI, LAS, BZN, MSP, EWR, PHL, YYZ, OAK, YOW, SEA, YYC, SFO, YVR, DFW, IAH, DEN, LAX, ATL, MIA, BWI, FLL and SJO. 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 7 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 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,458 miles (2,347 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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