Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,552-mile flight takes about 3h 37m gate to gate.
From
IAH
Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
To
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Distance
- 1,552 mi · 2,498 km
- Flight time
- 3h 37m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 87%
Flights a week, July 2026
1,119 flights and 161,361 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying IAH to SJO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200 | 161,361 | 3h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 98 | 12,223 | |
| September 2025 | 61 | 8,589 | |
| October 2025 | 67 | 9,382 | |
| November 2025 | 90 | 11,422 | |
| December 2025 | 90 | 14,071 | |
| January 2026 | 98 | 15,180 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 13,228 | |
| March 2026 | 115 | 15,569 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 11,425 | |
| May 2026 | 84 | 12,719 | |
| June 2026 | 119 | 18,157 | |
| July 2026 | 124 | 19,396 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.