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Cheap Flights from Newark to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$425
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$398
San José
San José1 stop$425
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$398

Book Cheap Newark to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Costa Rica

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pm
EWR
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LIR
8h 40m
1 stop
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2:40 pm - 2:57 pm
LIR
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EWR
23h 17m
1 stop
$398Air Canada
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 1:18 pm
EWR
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LIR
9h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 11:38 am
LIR
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EWR
19h 20m
1 stop
$400American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:37 pm
EWR
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LIR
12h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:17 pm
LIR
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EWR
5h 02mnonstop
$402United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 12:40 pm
EWR
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LIR
8h 40m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:55 pm - 8:14 am
LIR
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EWR
16h 19m
1 stop
$403Air Canada
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 1:47 pm
EWR
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LIR
22h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 1:30 pm
LIR
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EWR
21h 12m
2 stops
$405American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 12:40 pm
EWR
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LIR
8h 40m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:55 pm - 9:47 am
LIR
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EWR
17h 52m
2 stops
$406Air Canada
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
Air Canada Logo
6:30 pm - 1:55 pm
EWR
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LIR
21h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:55 pm - 8:14 am
LIR
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EWR
16h 19m
1 stop
$408Air Canada
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:37 pm
EWR
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LIR
11h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 8:58 pm
LIR
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EWR
11h 23m
1 stop
$412United Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 11
Arajet Logo
12:30 pm - 7:03 pm
EWR
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SJO
8h 33m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
7:48 pm - 11:00 am
SJO
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EWR
13h 12m
1 stop
$425Arajet
Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 5
Arajet Logo
11:59 pm - 10:33 am
EWR
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SJO
11h 34m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
7:49 pm - 9:30 am
SJO
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EWR
12h 41m
1 stop
$427Arajet
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Newark Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Newark Airport found in the last 5 days was to Liberia, at $410 round-trip. The most popular route is from Newark Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $438.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $568 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $588.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $624, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica is September, when tickets cost $129 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,369 and $926 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Costa Rica, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Liberia

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Is Newark Liberty accessible to people with limited mobility?

    The airport includes accessible restrooms, wheelchair ramps, and elevators for those with limited mobility. In addition, all terminals have accessible drinking fountains. Travelers with disabilities can park in some places in the parking lots close to each terminal's entrance. When purchasing your ticket, you can make arrangements with your airline if you require a wheelchair.

  • Are there direct flights from Newark Liberty airport to Costa Rica?

    If you are considering traveling to Costa Rica from Newark Liberty International airport with a direct flight, consider booking your flight with United Airlines. Other airlines that operate on this route are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Common stopovers are Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • Are there currency exchange services in SJO airport?

    There are various currency exchange services if you want to exchange currency at the SJO airport. Global Exchange offers them at the airport lobby in the boarding area and BAC San Jose at the airport lobby. You can also withdraw at the BAC San Jose, which allows withdraws in dollars, colones, and euros.

  • Where can you stay near the Liberia airport?

    Consider staying at Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport if you want to be close to the airport. This hotel is in front of the airport and provides a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and an international restaurant are a few of the facilities provided.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • After arriving at San Jose Airport (SJO), take advantage of the lounges inside the airport. If you're ready to pay for a day pass or an annual membership, you can access the airport lounges. The lounges include VIP Lounge Costa Rica in front of gate 5 on the lower level airside, and Santa Maria VIP Lounge on level 3 next to gate 5 on the airside.
  • If you are traveling with a kid at Newark Liberty International airport, there are diaper changing tables in the family restrooms all over the airport. Breastfeeding mothers who want to nurse and breastfeed in private can use the nursing rooms. These rooms are found in terminal A and airside terminals B and C.
  • Passengers arriving at Liberia airport can make use of the airport lounge. Passengers can access the VIP lounge Liberia through a lounge membership program. The lounge is located airside, on the second floor, after the Passport Control.
  • At the Newark Liberty International Airport, business travelers can take advantage of the numerous business services offered at every terminal, including fax, computer, and photocopying facilities. In addition, there are multiple lounges with conference spaces. The airport's Marriott Hotel, which includes conference and business space, is another option.
  • The Liberia airport has many transport options for passengers arriving at the airport. However, consider renting a car if you want to explore Costa Rica. Some of the car rental providers available at the airport include Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Adobe, and Green Motion.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newark to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8405 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - ATL
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

My flight yesterday evening was delayed 3.5 hours with no water or food service. Poor experience

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Overall fine. Seemed like one of the older model planes? Crew was mostly very kind, though some of the female attendants were a rather abrupt during the food service.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

First the flt was delayed over 2 hrs bc of plane mechanics that should have been handled better! No text or email was sent so only found out at the airport so there we sat for 5 hours! THATS RIDICULOUS! The gate area was filthy! No agents showed up till hr before so no additional info was given-waited online for 15 mins while the gate agent chatted and got together then given last seat in back of plane!! No priority for senior or anything-took attendants over 2hrs to serve drinks and snack-WHY are they not served together? By time snack came needed another drink! Worst service in my life!

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Awful. Not water, or chargers or space under the seats, the plane was very old and poor maintenance, seats really dirty, sticky, seats pockets with wires pinching your knees. Connection with no announcements, plane departed 1.30 hour earlier for an extra stop to refueling in Trinidad & Tobago. Even that we had a 3 hrs delay, seated in the plane in the runway.

Really bad. Uncommunicated stop in Trinidad & Tobago for refueling. Extra stop added 3 hours of discomfort without allowing off the seat. Not even water, or chargers or boarding groups.

Staff were unfriendly and rude. Was stuck on runway for 2 hours after arrival in Boston.

Horrible service. No communication from the crew as to why a 6 hour delay then cancellation

We waited in an overcrowded bus for over a half hour. It was uncomfortable. It would have been better to have waited in the terminal in a line

The food for sale on board has opportunity for improvement.

I paid extra for a comfortable seat in the second flight, but the plane didn't have those seats, the first one did

The Arajet person who greeted us initially was unhelpful & rude about the mandatory migration form which has to be completed digitally but the systems don’t work properly. The boarding gate was changed twice and initial boarding was delayed. Once on board we we had to wait an hour and a half before take off. It was hot and there was very little room for tall-ish people to fit their knees in. The crew were pleasant but working in a poor situation. The plane was delayed because we were waiting for people from a delayed interconnecting flight. Arajet must have known that before we were asked to board. Better information, decisions & communication were needed.

My seat was broken and the crew had to find me somewhere else to sit. The crew was extremely courteous about this

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