Costa Rica

$163+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Jul 2 — Jul 91
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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 June 2, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/111:30 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop25h 45m
Viva
Mon 6/152:20 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 5/30$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Sun 12/139:22 pm
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop16h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 12/213:13 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop17h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$362
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:05 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 11/102:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sun 8/3010:10 pm
PHL
-
LIR
2 stops15h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 9/32:45 pm
LIR
-
PHL
2 stops17h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$367
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/317:55 pm
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 11/72:40 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop16h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$371
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1110:05 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 11/162:55 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop24h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/1$371
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:00 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop8h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 11/92:55 pm
LIR
-
EWR
1 stop16h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Sun 5/316:00 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 6/612:30 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/30$374
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1110:05 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Sun 11/152:55 pm
LIR
-
JFK
2 stops29h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/29$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/39:55 pm
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop17h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 7/112:27 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop17h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/28$374
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:55 pm
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop19h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 11/162:55 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop17h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/1$376
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:10 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 6/242:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/28$376

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 June 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$352
(Viva)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$481 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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From New Jersey to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Mon 9/21

6:56 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 14m

Liberia

Sat 9/26

1:03 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 08m

$362

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 10/21

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

1:23 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$374

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

6:19 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 40m

$394

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

1:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 34m

$406

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

8:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$406

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/12

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

10:05 am-1:36 am

1 stop13h 31m

$416

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Tue 9/15

1:20 pm-11:29 am

1 stop20h 09m

$424

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

4:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 50m

$449

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 10/29

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:23 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$463

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 11/2

5:30 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

7:00 am-12:21 am

1 stop16h 21m

$463

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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 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 June 2, 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.

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 June 2, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 long is the flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 7h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 20m. New Jersey and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2210 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $109 and $113 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.

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Alternative routes for New Jersey to Costa Rica

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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 June 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$97Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ArajetCheapest$126Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$188Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$319Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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