Costa Rica

$120+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
May 18 — May 251
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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 April 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 5/296:35 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Sat 6/61:20 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$310
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/36:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/81:00 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$312
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:45 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/289:35 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$314
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/13:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sun 5/104:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/14$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/298:20 am
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops12h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 5/611:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop10h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$315
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$315
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/63:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Tue 5/127:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/14$316
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/53:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Mon 5/113:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/14$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Wed 5/610:59 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop26h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop24h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$318
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Mon 5/113:45 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/201:37 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/13$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/296:00 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 6/81:59 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop15h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$319
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/33:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 5/73:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/13$320

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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$456 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From New Jersey to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

2:59 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 01m

$318

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

10:05 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 54m

$337

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Wed 6/3

8:31 pm-8:19 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

9:35 am-10:17 am

1 stop22h 42m

$343

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Wed 6/3

8:31 pm-8:19 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

9:35 am-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$343

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

8:47 am-1:00 am

1 stop14h 13m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/19

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

10:05 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

6:19 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 40m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

5:17 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

2:40 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 17m

$351

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sat 6/13

9:37 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

9:35 am-9:57 am

1 stop22h 22m

$358

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sun 5/31

8:31 pm-8:19 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

9:35 am-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$363

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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 April 18, 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 April 18, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 long is the flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, Frontier, and Delta fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica in about 9h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 51m. 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 $79. Users have also found prices from $108 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.

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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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$126Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$188Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$194Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$265Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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