$75 Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

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Popular airlines from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)

Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José (EWR-SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $75 for one-way flights and $182 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$182 Roundtrip, just found
$182
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from New York to San José, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $182 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 9
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$192 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from New York to San José, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $192 found 18 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$196 Roundtrip, just found
$196
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 7 from New York to San José, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $196 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from New York to San José, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $198 found 1 hour ago
Arajet
Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$199 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from New York to San José, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $199 found 8 hours ago
Arajet
Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$200 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from New York to San José, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $200 found 8 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$206 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from New York to San José, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $206 found 1 hour ago
United
Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$216 Roundtrip, just found
$216
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from New York to San José, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $216 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 19
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$236 Roundtrip, just found
$236
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from New York to San José, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $236 just found
Delta
Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 19
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$278 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from New York to San José, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $278 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (EWR) to San José (SJO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $203 - $338 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San José

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. SJO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $245
SJO
Juan Santamaria Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $245
Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Arajet, Copa, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United, World Ticket Ltd
Roundtrip price
$181
Distance
2207 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 18 mins

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $75 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $75 or cheap return flight from $182 from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The cheapest month to fly from EWR to SJO is September, when there's less demand. Off-peak months are usually when better flight deals are available between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
You can travel nonstop from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from EWR to SJO. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to pick up a great deal.
How many flights per day from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Each day, an average of 2 nonstop flights take off from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Select the departure time that best suits your travel plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The 8 AM departures from EWR to SJO are the busiest. They can also be more expensive. If you're looking to save, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from EWR to SJO?
Saturday has the most flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your schedule.
What is the earliest flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The first flight of the day leaving Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) is at around 7:27AM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll reach Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) at approximately 11:57AM UTC-6. The overall travel time is 5h 30m.
How long does it take to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Flights from EWR to SJO have an average travel time of 5 hours and 23 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,200 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Select a flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays and cancellations. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San José from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
If you're boarding a direct flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José, Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from EWR to SJO are usually more expensive. To lock in the lowest prices, start looking for flights as soon as possible. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to score a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book an EWR to SJO flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking an EWR to SJO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one convenient place. After choosing your preferred flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
In most instances, you can cancel or modify your EWR to SJO flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you want further details, visit our Customer Service portal.

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