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$92+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$214
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$92
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/229:50 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/39:50 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/912:35 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/412:19 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$222
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/3012:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$223
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/93:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mAvianca
Wed 11/124:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/123:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2412:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/223:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 10/288:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/412:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$227
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/239:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Fri 10/172:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/16$227

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

New Jersey

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 11/1

7:54 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

1:19 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 13m

$240

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$241

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Thu 10/30

1:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

2:55 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

2:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

2:55 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/14

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Thu 11/20

2:56 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$257

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/3

9:50 pm-10:27 am

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

7:30 am-11:17 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$263

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Tue 11/11

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$265

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Mon 11/3

8:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$265

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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 $398). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 September 17, 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 September 17, 2025.

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 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, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 5h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 17m. 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $104 and $117 on American Airlines and Avianca, 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 $398). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$153Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$238Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$252Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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