San José

$127+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to San José (SJO)

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EWR — SJO
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to San José flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$280
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$415

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
From New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/133:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 8/2410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 6/15$280
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Wed 9/172:07 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 6/13$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 6/179:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2411:13 amSJO - LGA
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/61:45 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$289
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/172:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2210:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/13$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Mon 9/151:18 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/14$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:12 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 7/16:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/1512:16 pmSJO - LGA
2 stops32h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$321
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:00 amACY - SJO
1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2711:27 amSJO - ACY
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$329
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:13 amPHL - SJO
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/87:30 amSJO - PHL
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$334
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Fri 7/117:05 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/1811:24 amSJO - PHL
1 stop18h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$336

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San José that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/24

10:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$280

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

9:41 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

2:07 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$283

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

7:55 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$288

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/6

1:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$289

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

1:53 pm-11:59 am

1 stop20h 06m

$295

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/8

6:59 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

1:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

1:18 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 34m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

9:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

12:12 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$302

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

12:16 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$321

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

11:27 am-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New Jersey to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 15, 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 San José, San José Province as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San José. 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 June 15, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to SJO 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).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated June 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from New Jersey to San José by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New Jersey?

    For a flight from New Jersey to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this New Jersey to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $127. Users have also found prices from $129 and $132 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to San José, San José Province?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to San José, San José Province?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San José, San José Province is $128. On average you can expect to pay $790. The most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $257.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New Jersey to San José, San José Province 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 San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to San José. 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 June 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$153Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$239Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$372Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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