Flights from Houston to Costa Rica for Christmas

Christmas is Costa Rica's busiest week and the start of the dry season: Liberia's Pacific beaches sell out first, the cloud forest and volcanoes near San José are cool and clear. Book early and expect peak prices through New Year's.

Nonstop from Houston: San Jose (United, Southwest · 3h 42m) and Guanacaste (United, Southwest · 3h 32m).

Axel's pick: Guanacaste, nonstop on United and Southwest and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $764.

Where to fly from Houston to Costa Rica for Christmas: fares for Christmas week 2026 (Dec 19 to 26) and New Year's week (Dec 26 to Jan 2) to San Jose and Guanacaste. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Saved round trips for Christmas week 2026 (Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026) and New Year's week (Dec 26 – Jan 2, 2027).

Cheapest right now: Guanacaste $764 · San Jose $815

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Fares observed October 23 – 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
San Jose (SJO)San José, the gateway to Costa Rica's volcanoes and cloud forestsNonstop · United, Southwest · 3h 42m$815 (airline $858)Dec 19–26, 2026Check prices
Guanacaste (LIR)Guanacaste's Pacific beaches and dry-season sunshineNonstop · United, Southwest · 3h 32m$764 (airline $806)Dec 19–26, 2026Check prices

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Facts checked October 27, 2026. Sources: OPM: federal holidays 2026 and 2027

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