Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,556
miles
2,505
kilometers
1,353
nautical miles

🕐 3h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (150°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,556 2,490
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,556 2,490
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,556 2,334
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,556 2,334
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,556 3,112
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,556 2,334
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Houston and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to SJO route connects Houston, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 1,556 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 150° from Houston.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1,556 miles (2,505 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to SJO typically take around 3h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,556 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.