New Jersey

$195+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New Jersey

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to New Jersey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 18, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:23 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
Arajet
Tue 9/2212:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/14$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 42m
Arajet
Tue 9/2912:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/16$344
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:49 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop12h 41m
Arajet
Tue 11/1011:59 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/13$346
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:23 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
Arajet
Tue 9/1512:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/14$349
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 42m
Arajet
Tue 5/2612:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/13$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 10/277:45 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop12h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:35 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:22 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop17h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 6/78:05 pm
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop17h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/207:55 am
SJO
-
PHL
2 stops23h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/3011:20 am
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$356
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Tue 10/65:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop27h 42m
Arajet
Tue 10/1312:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/17$356
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 42m
Arajet
Tue 5/2612:59 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 39m
Arajet
Deal found 5/17$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 9/91:25 pm
SJO
-
PHL
2 stops18h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 9/166:16 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$359
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/292:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Tue 6/29:06 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/15$359

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to New Jersey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to New Jersey flight deals. Data was last updated May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$197
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-New York (NYC) flights.
From Costa Rica to New Jersey
One-way flight from Costa Rica to New Jersey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to New Jersey.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to New Jersey.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey 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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 34m

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

6:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$354

LiberiaPhiladelphia

LIR - PHL

LIRPHL

Liberia

Thu 5/28

2:45 pm-7:25 am

2 stops14h 40m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/7

8:05 pm-11:22 am

1 stop17h 17m

$359

LiberiaPhiladelphia

LIR - PHL

LIRPHL

Liberia

Thu 5/28

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 14m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/7

6:10 am-10:44 am

2 stops30h 34m

$365

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/22

12:44 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$373

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/28

10:32 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$373

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

4:10 am-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/14

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop9h 36m

$374

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Fri 6/5

2:00 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/9

9:06 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$374

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

10:05 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

$374
Quickest round-trip

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Fri 5/29

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Newark

Sun 5/31

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$374

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

6:01 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

$390

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to New Jersey

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to New Jersey

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to NJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to New Jersey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 18, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to New Jersey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to New Jersey. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to New Jersey flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New Jersey

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New Jersey. 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 May 18, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to USNJ 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Jersey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. Reviews last updated May 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines from Costa Rica to New Jersey to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to New Jersey. 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 Costa Rica to New Jersey?

    For as low as $354, United Airlines can have you in New Jersey from Costa Rica in 12h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2136 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $112 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $140 and Delta from $142 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to New Jersey 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to New Jersey. 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$180Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$183Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$225Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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