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$144+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Newark (EWR)

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Newark

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/71:31 pm
SJO
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EWR
1 stop9h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/217:59 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$242
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/45:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 10/2910:28 pm
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 11/48:50 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$245
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/1111:23 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
Arajet
Tue 3/171:05 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 33m
Arajet
Deal found 2/14$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/21:31 pm
SJO
-
EWR
2 stops18h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/85:45 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/132:20 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 2/245:30 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop16h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 11/52:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 11/147:28 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop16h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/132:00 pm
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 2/229:50 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop28h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:05 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:05 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop11h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/116:00 am
SJO
-
EWR
2 stops13h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 2/268:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
2 stops13h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/35:45 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 5/144:30 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 5/187:35 am
EWR
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$285

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Newark

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Newark flight deals. Data was last updated February 14, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$242
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One-way from

$144
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Newark 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 February 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Newark Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Newark

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 15m

Newark

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-5:16 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$260

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Tue 4/28

5:00 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$266

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

5:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Newark

Tue 3/24

3:31 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$271

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 5/28

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Newark

Mon 6/1

7:35 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$285

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 5/14

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Newark

Mon 5/18

7:29 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 41m

$285

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Wed 5/27

8:57 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 14m

$285

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Tue 3/10

7:35 am-10:58 am

1 stop25h 23m

Newark

Tue 3/17

7:18 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$291

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Thu 6/11

8:21 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 17m

$295

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Tue 5/5

2:10 pm-11:33 am

1 stop19h 23m

Newark

Fri 5/8

5:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 23m

$300

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 5/14

1:25 pm-1:00 am

1 stop9h 35m

Newark

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Newark Airport (average of $158). Flying from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 CR to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 14, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Newark Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Newark Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Newark. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Newark. 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 February 14, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to EWR are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Newark delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Newark have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated February 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Costa Rica to Newark Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,288 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,451 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in just under 17h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2207 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Newark Airport 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 $141 and Delta from $142 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark) can be booked for $80 on average, our data indicates $445 when flying from Costa Rica to Newark Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Newark Airport (average of $158). Flying from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Newark

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Newark. 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$180Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$183Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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