$105+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to San José
Cheapest flights from Newark to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:53 am
EWR
- SJO
2 stops11h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 2/253:59 pm
SJO
- EWR
2 stops19h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28![American Airlines logo]()
$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/195:00 am
EWR
- SJO
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/247:48 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop12h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$301
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/196:59 pm
EWR
- SJO
1 stop18h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:35 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:10 am
EWR
- SJO
2 stops10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/211:45 pm
EWR
- SJO
3 stops22h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/299:22 pm
EWR
- SJO
1 stop16h 34m
United Airlines
Fri 2/62:00 pm
SJO
- EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2512:29 pm
EWR
- SJO
2 stops24h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/21:31 pm
SJO
- EWR
2 stops32h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/16:59 pm
EWR
- SJO
2 stops17h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/512:35 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
EWR
- SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/2112:31 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/285:00 am
EWR
- SJO
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/51:31 pm
SJO
- EWR
1 stop9h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/15:45 am
EWR
- SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/45:00 am
SJO
- EWR
2 stops10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$311
Find flight deals from Newark to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $300 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $105 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $531 |
Good round-trip deal | $477 or less |
Good one-way deal | $245 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to San José that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Wed 4/22
5:00 pm-8:19 pm
Nonstop5h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
7:15 am-2:33 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
$303
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Tue 3/10
8:19 am-11:42 am
Nonstop5h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
5:30 am-7:19 pm
1 stop11h 49m
$306
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Sun 2/22
7:35 am-8:39 pm
1 stop14h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/25
11:28 pm-5:31 am
Nonstop5h 03m
$317
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Thu 4/23
7:50 am-7:37 pm
1 stop13h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/26
7:15 am-2:33 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
$325
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Sun 4/19
6:10 am-11:51 am
1 stop7h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/26
7:15 am-2:33 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
$353
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Thu 2/26
3:31 pm-7:53 pm
Nonstop5h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/3
11:28 pm-5:31 am
Nonstop5h 03m
$366
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Sun 5/10
8:21 am-11:38 am
Nonstop5h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/20
12:44 pm-8:07 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
$371
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Tue 2/24
5:30 am-1:15 pm
1 stop8h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/3
11:28 pm-5:31 am
Nonstop5h 03m
$372
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Sun 4/19
6:10 am-11:51 am
1 stop7h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
7:15 am-2:33 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
$375
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Thu 4/9
7:29 pm-10:11 am
1 stop16h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/16
12:44 pm-8:07 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
$375
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Compare providers for flights from Newark to San José
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to San José in January.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Newark to San José
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San José is 19 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to San José (average of $209). Flying from Newark Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 EWR to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 January 29, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to San José as you normally would.
How often are flights from Newark to San José delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Newark and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to San José 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to San José flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Newark Airport to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $366.
What’s the fastest layover option from Newark Airport to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 22m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Newark Airport to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.
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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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Newark Airport to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentDane,Jan 2026
TYS - IAD
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Top 9 airlines flying from Newark to San José
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 January 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$63 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$137 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$226 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$489 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$777 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$290 | Average$545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |