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$87+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
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 November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 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 November 19, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:59 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Sun 11/232:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/17$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop14h 08mDelta
Sun 11/237:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop15h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/17$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:15 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 52mDelta
Sun 11/237:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/17$218
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/36:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$222
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/36:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$231
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/105:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$233
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sat 12/279:59 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Mon 1/123:08 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 11/18$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:28 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Sun 11/237:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/18$234
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:30 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop18h 12mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/121:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$239

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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 November 19, 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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New Jersey

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Liberia

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$215

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/20

2:59 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$218

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/24

8:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$218

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Fri 1/9

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Mon 1/12

8:35 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$220

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 1/29

5:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

8:35 am-11:06 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$225

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/27

9:59 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

3:08 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$233

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$248

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$248

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/12

9:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

8:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$248

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/28

9:59 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

3:08 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$251

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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 November 19, 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 November 19, 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 United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 5h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 21m. 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 $102. Users have also found prices from $107 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 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$147Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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