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$102+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Tue 12/98:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$223
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Fri 12/123:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:59 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$236
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Thu 12/1112:40 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops11h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:05 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/123:38 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$243
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/104:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:22 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - JFK
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Tue 12/168:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$248
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$249

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$102
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

2:05 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$258

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Wed 1/14

8:20 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$263

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

9:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

8:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$266

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$266

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$266

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$267

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/6

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

2:15 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$271

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/20

7:59 pm-11:37 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$271

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Thu 2/5

8:20 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$273

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/28

7:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica (average of $146). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this New Jersey to Costa Rica flight route?

    Flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica have been viewed 37 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 7h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 02m. New Jersey and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2136 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $110 and $118 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica (average of $146). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$231Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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