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$75+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$214
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/1910:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 11/2511:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 10/30$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$216
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/186:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$224
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/1510:59 amLGA - SJO
2 stops25h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/196:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/31:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$230

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$355 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to San José that are best for you.

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Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

1:19 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$237

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

10:30 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

11:59 pm-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$241

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/13

5:51 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$256

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

2:31 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 19m

$256

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/5

8:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop17h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

8:45 am-11:04 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$258

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/28

12:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$258

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 11/14

11:58 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$266

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

12:34 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-9:51 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$275

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/24

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$276

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

10:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$279

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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 $211). Flying from New Jersey to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Jersey to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Jersey to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to San José flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 flight route?

    Flights from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 37 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $241, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José from New Jersey in 5h 22m. 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 $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $641. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $231.

  • 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 $211). Flying from New Jersey to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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

Discover the top 8 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$254Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$362Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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