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Houston to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Houston, United States to San José, Costa Rica by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Houston to San José

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Air Freight

3h 33m, 2-4 times a week

152kg CO₂e

Container Ship

10 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.07t CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days

35kg CO₂e
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Houston to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Houston to San José by plane will take about 3h 33m and departs from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

William P Hobby Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

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HOU

Departs from

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SJO

3h 33m
2-4 times a week
2,472 km
1,536 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

152kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-700+1 others
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Most frequent

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

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IAH

Departs from

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SJO

3h 41m
2-4 times a day
2,508 km
1,558 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

226kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
1-2 times a dayAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: F9Frontier Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksAirbus A320neo+1 others
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Air routes from Houston to San José

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Houston to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Houston to San José by ship will take about 10 days 14h and departs from Freeport (USFPO) and arrives into Moin (CRPMN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Great White is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Freeport to Moin

Port of loading

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USFPO

Port of loading

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CRPMN

10 days 14h
Every 1-2 weeks
6,435 km
3,999 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: UBCUUSSE
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksGreat White
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Ocean routes from Houston to San José

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Houston to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Houston to San José. The total distance is around 3,728 km and will usually takes around 2 days by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Houston to San José

2 days
N/A
3,728 km
2,316 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

35kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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