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$92+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to San José (SJO)

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$92
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$425 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 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 ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/229:50 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$222
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/66:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Fri 10/104:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$223
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Fri 10/102:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/13$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/123:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/52:45 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Sun 11/97:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$226
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/179:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sun 10/52:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/13$227
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Fri 11/75:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 05mAvianca
Fri 11/143:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2212:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Tue 10/287:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$229

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to San José 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 September 15, 2025.
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New Jersey

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San José

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Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$231

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop16h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/10

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

12:35 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

1:16 am-10:00 am

1 stop9h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

5:50 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$253

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

3:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

4:09 am-3:17 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$266

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 9/26

9:50 pm-11:14 am

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

12:35 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$272

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/10

7:54 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

12:35 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$278

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

12:35 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$279

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Wed 10/29

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

1:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$279

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

3:44 pm-7:30 am

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

4:08 am-11:46 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$280

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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 $554). 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 September 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 September 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).

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?

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to San José, San José Province?

    For as low as $231, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from New Jersey in 7h 14m. New Jersey and San José, San José Province are separated by a distance of 2217 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $109 and $120 on American Airlines and Copa Airlines, 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $769. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $191.

  • 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 $554). 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 8 airlines flying from New Jersey to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$238Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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