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

SJO Airport Page →
1,534 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 31m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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WN1203
WN Southwest
B38M
12:15 PM
CST TM
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1273
WN Southwest
B38M
2:35 PM
CST TM
7:15 PM
CDT
3h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN122
WN Southwest
B38M
10:25 AM
CDT T3
12:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN112
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
CDT T1
7:40 PM
CST
3h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CUN Cancún 5h 37m Q6Y4 → WN Cancún (CUN) to Houston flights
MIA Miami 6h 26m 6RAAAC → WN Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 39m B6NK → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 6h 53m B6F9Q6 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 25m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 7m AA → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 10h 7m UAWN → EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 23m ASUA → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights
LIR Liberia 22h 40m LHLXWK → WN Liberia (LIR) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Houston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,534 mi 3h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

SJO–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,534 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SJO Routes HOU Routes SJO Live Flights HOU Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to San José (Alajuela) flights
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 8 B38M 3h35-3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
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
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CUN ~5h 37m AUS ~5h 55m IAH ~6h 5m MIA ~6h 26m FLL ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
901
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
HOU → SJO
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
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 8
Weekly flights 8 9
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 29m
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 38m gate to gate.
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 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Chicago
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 about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,534 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJO to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to HOU is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,534 miles (2,469 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).