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$115 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$335
Overall average: $456
Arajet, Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/5Fri 5/8
EWR - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$354
Typical prices: $421-$700
United Airlines
Tue 4/28Thu 5/28
EWR - SJO • Non-stop
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Security lines at Newark can be long; arrive early.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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Cheap Flights from Newark to San José (EWR-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to San José 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 San José

Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
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Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, May 1
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to San José flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San José, 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 San José is October, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $636 and $590 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newark Airport to San José?

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 $465, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to San José?

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to San José

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José

When to book flights from Newark to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to San José flights

  • What guidelines have the major airlines established for passengers flying with their canine companions from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    Pet-friendly rules are available to passengers flying on JetBlue Airways, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airways from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Passengers on these airlines are permitted to bring their furry friends as carry-on luggage as long as the pet and its transportation carrier weigh no more than 25 lbs collectively.

  • Which airline route has the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    You will most likely pay more if you take a direct flight than a connecting one from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Few reputable carriers provide indirect flights on this route for travelers on a tight budget, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines. On the way to SJO Airport, these airlines make stops in Miami, Houston, and Panama.

  • Which airlines offer friendly baggage policies for trips to San José from Newark Liberty Airport?

    Passengers flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José have the opportunity to select from airlines such as Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Avianca, and American Airlines, which have more lenient regulations concerning checked luggage. Typically, these airlines permit travelers to bring a checked bag weighing up to 33 lbs. without incurring any additional fees, in addition to a carry-on bag weighing up to 22 lbs. Although there is a possibility of facing extra charges for surpassing the weight limit, these airlines generally provide more competitive prices in comparison to other carriers for any excess baggage fees.

  • What is the quickest mode of transport from downtown Newark to Newark Liberty Airport?

    One of the fastest and most convenient options is typically taking a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. Taxis and rideshares can provide direct transportation from downtown Newark to the airport, minimizing travel time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to San José was $115 for a one-way ticket and $335 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Newark Liberty Airport and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    Newark Liberty Airport airport is called Newark and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Newark Liberty Airport to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Newark Liberty Airport to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to San José, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to San José are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $683 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $593 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Newark Liberty Airport 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 San José?

    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 to San José with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty Airport and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San José from Newark Liberty Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Newark Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $136 or less one-way and $448 or less round-trip.
  • Business travelers from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to San José most frequently choose to land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). This is because SJO airport is conveniently located near San José, the capital city of Costa Rica. This feature makes it easily accessible for business travelers conducting meetings or attending conferences in the city. Its proximity to the city center reduces travel time and allows for efficient transportation connections.
  • Passengers have the chance to upgrade to first-class seats on JetBlue Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Customers can seek an upgrade through a bidding process at the time of booking or during check-in. With this rare chance, travelers may be able to buy first-class tickets for less money.
  • Parents who want to have a comfortable journey might think about booking American Airlines or United Airways for their family's flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. These airlines offer parents and children free access to in-flight Wi-Fi internet so they may enjoy a choice of fun entertainment options while flying, such as live-streaming movies, video games, or cartoon networks.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is widely preferred as the departure airport by most environmental enthusiasts flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. This is because EWR has implemented energy-saving measures to reduce its carbon footprint, like using energy-efficient lighting systems, as well as installing motion sensors to control lighting and HVAC systems.
  • Consider spending the night before your trip at a lodging nearby EWR Airport if you're hoping to board the earliest flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is a good overnight option to consider and is within a 4-minute walk from the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to San José

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

2.0 MediocreMary Ann, Mar 2026
EWR - MCO
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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!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

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!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

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

I liked the quickness of the boarding process. Things were run smoothly and the staff was very professional. The overall experience was great.

Terrible Flight was cancelled last minute with no other flights available

More comfortable seats, free snacks and soft drinks, some sort of entertainment or WiFi.

My flight was at 11:34am at February 4th don’t know the names of the crew, but they were the best, My first great flight. Loved it 😊🥰 Thank you!!

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

Flight was cancelled. But kayak thought it was still on time.

I know Spirit gets a lot of criticism, but I've taken three flights recently and all were very good, and tremendous value. On my most recent one, they randomly assigned me to a very comfortable exit row seat! The flight was on time and the boarding process was smooth, and the crew was friendly. No complaints!

Paid for wifi the day before but wifi was unavailable on flight.

I've flown two Spirit flights recently - boarding for one was somewhat chaotic, with the board listing the wrong flight and causing much confusion; boarding for the other was very smooth and easy. My seat (for which I did not pay extra) was a bit narrow and without great legroom, but it was fine for a NY-Florida trip and was more than worth the low price I paid. The crew was friendly and one flight landed early and the other was only very slightly delayed. All in all a very good experience.

It was the first time I flew on that airline and had a very positive experience. Nearly identical to Jetblue which consider the standard of airlines excellence.

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