San José (Alajuela) to Houston (SJO–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
CST TM
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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WN707
WN Southwest
2:46 PM
CST
7:16 PM
CDT
3h 30m
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WN1203
WN Southwest
7M8
3:14 PM
CST TM
7:53 PM
CDT
3h 39m
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WN122
WN Southwest
B38M
10:25 AM
CDT T4
12:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
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WN112
WN Southwest
7M8
5:28 PM
CDT
7:46 PM
CST
3h 18m
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San José (Alajuela) to Houston
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,534 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

SJO–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,534 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SJO Routes HOU Routes SJO Live Flights HOU Live Flights HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 7M8 3h30-3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to HOU 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
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SAL ~5h 55m APF ~6h 3m MSY ~6h 3m PBI ~6h 9m SRQ ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,039
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → HOU
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
HOU → SJO
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SJO→HOU LIR→HOU
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 10 11
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 26m
Liberia (LIR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 46m.
Facts

SJO–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,534 mi / 2,469 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 8 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 46m. The route covers 1,534 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SJO to HOU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAL, APF, MSY, PBI, SRQ, AUS, MEM, CTG, TYS, ILM, DAL, CLT, SAT, IAD, TEB, YYZ, EWR, ORD, YUL, SFO, FLL, DFW, MCO, LAX, BNA, MAD, MIA, LIR, ATL, TPA, DEN and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from HOU to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. 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 SJO to HOU

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to HOU ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,534 miles (2,469 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).