Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for four months.
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Houston to San Joséaward flights
Compare award prices for Houston to San José, with economy seats from 19,000 points.
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Route snapshot
Houston to San José shows nonstop award space on United Airlines. Virgin Australia Velocity was the lone program pricing it at last check, with economy from 19,000 points, on a United Airlines nonstop. With one program in play, flexible dates are the main lever on price. This page lays out IAH–SJO award pricing in full.
- Route
- IAH to SJO
- Direct service
- 41 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 1
- Best economy price
- From 19,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- N/A
- Best first class price
- N/A
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy |
|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 19,000Lowest |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/31/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Houston and San José price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 19,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 19,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 23,500 |
| Jan 2027 | 19,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 19,000 |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Jan, Feb currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 19,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
1 airline with award seats between Houston and San José, nonstop or connecting.
United AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Houston to San José with points.
About this route
Houston to San José is served by United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Award prices start from 19,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Houston–San José Flights
This route runs from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San José (SJO). Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: United Airlines. The Boeing 737-8 shows up on those nonstop award segments. About 67% of the award options in the data are nonstop, so a direct award is a realistic target.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Houston–San José with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor is a partner booking on a United Airlines nonstop, with no connection to trade off against the points. Taxes and fees on that seat run about $48, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Transfers out of bank programs can't be reversed, so confirm the exact flight is bookable first.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Virgin Australia Velocity is the only program pricing Houston–San José: economy at 19,000 points on a United Airlines nonstop.
Airlines & Routing Options
Only United Airlines shows nonstop award space between Houston and San José in the data. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in Chicago.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Houston–San José; the live price table above tracks the main pair. Two cheaper options from Houston at last check: Cabo San Lucas from 12,500 points and Amsterdam from 15,000.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Houston to San José route.
At last check, economy starts at 19,000 points one-way through Virgin Australia Velocity on United Airlines, nonstop. Only Virgin Australia Velocity prices this route, so the real decision is points versus cash. The pricing table above shows each cabin's low at last check.