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$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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$120
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$170 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/103:50 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 30mAvianca
Fri 8/1510:45 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 6/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 9/187:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop14h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/237:27 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/56:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/104:55 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/2212:16 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/209:30 pmJFK - LIR
2 stops16h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2712:49 pmLIR - JFK
2 stops17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/207:29 pmLGA - LIR
2 stops19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2712:25 pmLIR - LGA
2 stops18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$285
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 7/109:40 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Sat 7/192:05 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Wed 9/241:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/28$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Sun 9/71:35 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/30$296
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/119:42 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Wed 8/202:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 9/95:40 amEWR - LIR
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1412:49 pmLIR - EWR
2 stops26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$303

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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 July 1, 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

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/10

3:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/15

10:45 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop9h 15m

$274

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:27 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$278

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

4:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 55m

$278

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$281

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

1:30 pm-11:31 am

1 stop20h 01m

$285

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

8:00 pm-11:49 am

1 stop17h 49m

Liberia

Sat 9/27

12:25 pm-8:09 am

2 stops17h 44m

$285

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/20

7:29 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Liberia

Sat 9/27

12:25 pm-8:39 am

2 stops18h 14m

$285

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/13

9:40 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Liberia

Sat 7/19

2:05 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$296

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/15

6:59 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

1:35 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 36m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-12:54 am

1 stop9h 19m

$296

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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 $555). 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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $120. Users have also found prices from $120 and $125 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.

  • 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 $555). 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 7 airlines flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$153Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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