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$79+ 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
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 30, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop7h 01mJetBlue
Tue 1/62:05 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 12/29$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/318:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops13h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/197:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$305
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:59 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Mon 1/53:50 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 12/30$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:02 amEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/86:00 amSJO - EWR
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:05 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop16h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:28 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop21h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/187:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Tue 12/306:30 amJFK - SJO
2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/107:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:02 amEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/316:00 amSJO - EWR
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Tue 12/306:30 amJFK - SJO
2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/86:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop13h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$334
This AOBTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 AOBTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:09 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:50 amSJO - EWR
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$344
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:44 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 22mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/199:17 amSJO - JFK
3 stops16h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/30$347
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amLGA - LIR
1 stop9h 40mAir Canada
Tue 1/133:55 pmLIR - LGA
1 stop21h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/28$357

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 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Priceline)

One-way from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$660

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 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 30, 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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Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Mon 2/23

9:21 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:31 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$220

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$249

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 13m

$250

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/14

12:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

7:09 am-8:15 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$250

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

7:59 pm-11:37 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:31 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$251

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:05 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$258

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

2:00 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$260

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

12:31 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$262

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

1:31 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$271

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

7:46 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

$273

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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 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 30, 2025.

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 December 30, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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 9h 01m. 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 $80. Users have also found prices from $110 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.

  • 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 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$201Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$205Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$238Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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