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$119+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Newark to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:35 am
EWR
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LIR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 5/294:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$356
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop10h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 6/84:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$360
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:35 am
EWR
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 6/64:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$362
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/147:55 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:00 am
SJO
-
EWR
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:35 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 5/224:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 4/236:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/41:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12$364
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/237:55 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/281:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop18h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12$365
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/45:35 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop10h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 5/224:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$366
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/97:55 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$366
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 5/36:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/235:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$367
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 6/16:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 6/121:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 4/276:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/312:38 pm
SJO
-
EWR
2 stops34h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$369

Find flight deals from Newark to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Newark to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$462 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 4/19

10:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$400

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 4/28

5:00 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

7:55 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 04m

$441

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sat 5/16

8:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Liberia

Sat 5/23

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$456

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Fri 5/1

5:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Liberia

Mon 5/4

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$470
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 5/25

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Liberia

Fri 5/29

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$482

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sat 6/6

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Liberia

Fri 6/12

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$482

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 6/18

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Liberia

Wed 7/8

11:10 am-12:37 am

1 stop11h 27m

$483

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 6/3

8:21 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$506

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 4/29

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Liberia

Sat 5/9

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$524

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 5/31

6:04 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 51m

Liberia

Thu 6/4

1:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$527

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica (average of $141). Flying from Newark Airport to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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 EWR to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 17, 2026.

When flying from Newark Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 17, 2026.

The most flights from EWR 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).

How often are flights from Newark to Costa Rica delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Newark and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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 April 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Newark Airport to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,939 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,593 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,617 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $400, United Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Newark Airport in 11h 07m. There are 2207 mi between Newark Airport and Costa Rica.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $107 while deals on American Airlines start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $841 for a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $139 while the most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $317.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica (average of $141). Flying from Newark Airport to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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 Newark to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$126Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$194Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$265Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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