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

SJO Airport Page →
1,534 mi airlines 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 59m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
WN1273
WN Southwest
738
8:30 AM
CST TM
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN1203
WN Southwest
B38M
2:39 PM
CST TM
8:11 PM
CDT
4h 32m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN112
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 AM
CDT T4
12:15 PM
CST
3h 20m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN122
WN Southwest
B38M
10:25 AM
CDT T3
12:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 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 8 Flights/wk 1,534 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 42 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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 8 738, B38M 3h45-4h32 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
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
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
911
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.
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 5
Weekly flights 8 9
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 27m
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 45m to 4h 32m.
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 45m to 4h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections42 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/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 approximately 3h 45m to 4h 32m. The route covers 1,534 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJO to HOU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, PBI, APF, FXE, SRQ, TPA, MEM, CTG, GDL, TYS, ILM, DAL, CHS, AUS, BNA, FLL, RDU, CLT, SAT, DSM, TEB, IAD, YYZ, SXM, ORD, EWR, MSP, SAL, YUL, OAK, LIM, SFO, MCO, MIA, DFW, LTN, MAD, LAX, ATL, DEN, LIR 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 8 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 45 minutes to 4 hours 32 minutes. 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

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