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How to get fromCosta Rica to United Statesby plane, car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Costa Rica to United States by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SJO - HOU
    6h 55m
    $195–906

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SJO - IAH
    7h 9m
    $113–386

  3. Drive 3,830.7 mi

    1. Drive from San José to New York Citycar car 3,830.7 mi
    3d 4h
    $827–1,195

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SJO - JFK
    8h 1m
    $133–764

  5. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SJO - DFW
    8h 12m
    $154–435

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJO - EWR
    8h 19m
    $165–500

  7. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJO - ORD
    8h 40m
    $155–452

  8. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LIR - HOU
    9h 33m
    $580–2,105

  9. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LIR - IAH
    9h 47m
    $728–1,605

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and United States?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day.

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