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$136+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 21, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/135:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:52 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/255:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/199:05 amSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/195:30 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2511:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:29 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/222:00 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/119:22 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/246:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop16h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/39:10 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop26h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/262:20 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/19:10 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop26h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/218:45 amSJO - EWR
1 stop13h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:27 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop19h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/207:00 amSJO - EWR
2 stops14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/106:00 amEWR - SJO
2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$263
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Tue 12/231:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/145:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/235:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/309:58 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/255:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:40 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$293

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Newark

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$131 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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Newark

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Depart

Return

Price

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Newark

Mon 1/26

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$199

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

6:30 am-12:52 am

1 stop17h 22m

Newark

Fri 1/23

8:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$249

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

2:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Newark

Thu 1/29

10:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$249

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

12:44 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$254

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

2:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Newark

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$258

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

11:50 am-7:13 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Sun 4/26

6:10 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 41m

$259

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

11:13 am-10:33 am

1 stop21h 20m

Newark

Mon 5/4

8:21 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 17m

$260

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 1/29

3:13 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 46m

Newark

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$267

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 1/21

1:21 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 38m

Newark

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$267

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Tue 1/13

3:14 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Newark

Sun 2/8

6:29 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$271

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Deals found on 12/18

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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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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 $162). Flying from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 December 21, 2025.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 47% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Newark Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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 December 21, 2025.

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 12% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Newark have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 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?

Tuesday 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 12% 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 December 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,896 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,192 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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 popular is this Costa Rica to Newark Airport flight route?

    Flights from Costa Rica to Newark have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Newark Airport?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in just under 8h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2191 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $141 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $142 and JetBlue from $148 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $140. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark) can be booked for $184 on average, our data indicates $722 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 $162). Flying from Costa Rica to Newark Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$196Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$342Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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