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San José (SJO) to Houston (HOU) flights

Nonstop from Juan Santamaría International to William P. Hobby Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,469km

1,534 mi, great circle

Flying time

3h 36m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

1

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SJO to HOU

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Libyan Airlines.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San José to Houston?

About 3h 36m gate to gate for the 2,469 km (1,534 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to HOU?

Southwest Airlines, with about 1.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).