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

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

Map / Route overview

San José to Houston

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Air Freight

3h 51m, Every 1-2 days

109kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 22h, 1-2 times a week

1.42t CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days

4.06t CO₂e
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San José to Houston by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Houston by plane will take about 3h 51m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into William P Hobby Airport (HOU). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to William P Hobby Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 51m
Every 1-2 days
2,472 km
1,536 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

109kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737MAX 8
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
DailyBoeing 737-800+2 others
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Cargo flights

Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 54m
2-4 times a day
2,508 km
1,558 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

129kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from San José to Houston

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San José to Houston by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Houston by ship will take about 16 days 22h and departs from Moin (CRPMN) and arrives into Houston (USHOU). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Moin to Houston

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days 22h
1-2 times a week
7,472 km
4,643 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUNAE → MECL1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUNAE → MECL1 - X
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMaersk
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Closest seaports

Caldera to Houston

Port of loading

Port of loading

24 days 14h
Every 1-2 weeks
9,864 km
6,129 mi.
2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

950kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUCAM → WCCA3 → TP15
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Ocean routes from San José to Houston

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San José to Houston by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San José to Houston. 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

San José to Houston

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

Estimated emissions

4.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

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