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$114+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to San José

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 March 29, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/2110:27 am
TTN
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SJO
1 stop23h 52m
Frontier
Mon 5/259:35 am
SJO
-
TTN
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 5/248:31 pm
TTN
-
SJO
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
TTN
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$269
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/1010:36 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$294
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/35:45 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/81:00 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$299
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/101:14 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 4/125:01 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/239:40 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$301
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/193:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sun 8/234:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/28$304
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 4/146:48 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$305
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sat 5/93:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/29$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/118:53 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop15h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$307

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Priceline)

One-way from

$114
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San José that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Thu 5/21

10:27 am-8:19 am

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

9:35 am-9:42 am

1 stop22h 07m

$260

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sun 5/24

8:31 pm-8:19 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

9:35 am-9:42 am

1 stop22h 07m

$269
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$324

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sun 5/31

8:31 pm-8:19 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$328

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$338

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Wed 6/10

8:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/10

9:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$338

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sun 7/12

8:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

9:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$358

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Wed 6/17

8:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

9:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$358

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sat 7/25

8:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

9:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$358

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 4/16

5:00 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

7:55 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$359

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San José (average of $207). Flying from New Jersey to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 March 29, 2026.

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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to San José

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 March 29, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San José?

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 long is the flight from New Jersey to San José?

    For as low as $324, Frontier can have you in San José from New Jersey in 5h 35m. There are 2210 mi between New Jersey and San José. 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 one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Jersey to San José for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from New Jersey to San José.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to San José is $108. On average you can expect to pay $940. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $311.

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to San José (average of $207). Flying from New Jersey to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 9 airlines flying from New Jersey to San José

Discover the top 9 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$97Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$147Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$211Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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