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$96+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sun 4/5
Sun 4/12
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 March 6, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:00 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop17h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/1$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:20 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 11/113:11 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:36 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1011:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:30 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop15h 37m
American Airlines
Thu 5/72:22 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 5/136:10 am
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops15h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 5/201:25 pm
SJO
-
PHL
2 stops18h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1712:19 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$286
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Wed 5/203:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/3$287
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:45 pm
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Wed 5/1311:59 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/3$289
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:35 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
GOL
Wed 4/1511:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop31h 37m
GOL
Deal found 2/28$290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/153:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 6/43:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/73:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Thu 6/183:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/3$291
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 41m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/115:51 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/2$293

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 March 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$438

Good round-trip deal

$436 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

1:25 pm-9:39 am

2 stops18h 14m

$285
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

8:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Liberia

Tue 4/21

1:15 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$312

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

3:06 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

10:04 am-1:20 am

1 stop13h 16m

$320

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

8:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Liberia

Sun 5/10

3:27 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$327

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

8:20 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

7:55 am-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$327

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Fri 4/17

7:45 pm-11:53 am

2 stops18h 08m

Liberia

Fri 4/24

3:27 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$336

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

9:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-12:16 am

1 stop9h 11m

$339

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

6:45 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

12:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$342

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 4/15

7:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$344

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/9

9:50 am-9:32 pm

1 stop13h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$348

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

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 March 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 long is the flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines, JetBlue, and Copa Airlines fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. New Jersey and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2195 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 $79. Users have also found prices from $107 and $109 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 9 airlines flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 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 March 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$147Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$167Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$265Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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