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Published June 30, 2023 by

Cheap Flights: Houston to San Jose, Costa Rica $202-$217 r/t [August-October] (Basic Economy) – Avianca

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Avianca has round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) for $202-$217 with a connection. Flights August to October. Departures on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Extended weekends available.

Select the “XS” Basic fare on Avianca’s website.

Basic Economy. Only a personal item (17.7 x 13.77 x 9.84 inches) is allowed for free on Avianca. You can avoid seat selection fees by accepting the randomly assigned seat at the gate. Note that the personal item size is about the size of a small Jansport SuperBreak backpack.

It costs an additional $60 each-way for checked and carry-on baggage.

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Ren P. Artemio

Ren P. Artemio

Ren is the Chief Director of Nap Times at Escape Houston, Escape ATX, Cheap DFW, and Escape Flights. He really likes researching airfare and the travel industry, especially when it means getting a cheap flight to anywhere (he's not picky).

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