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$120+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/1010:15 amEWR - SJO
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1711:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/172:56 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amSJO - EWR
1 stop15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/97:35 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - EWR
1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/118:10 amEWR - SJO
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:05 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/911:59 amEWR - SJO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/113:38 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/73:31 pmEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1011:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/115:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/152:20 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1711:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$299

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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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$636

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Newark

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NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 3/9

7:07 am-10:30 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

1:05 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 23m

$289

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$336

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 2/19

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

$350

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 4/27

5:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-1:05 am

1 stop10h 05m

$371

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 2/8

5:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

10:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$396

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 2/23

7:07 am-11:30 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 25m

$407

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 1/26

3:31 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

2:00 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$421

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 3/8

3:31 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

10:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$431

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 2/7

6:28 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop19h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

11:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$436

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 3/1

7:07 am-11:30 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 15m

$441

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to San José

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 December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San José is 80 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 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 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 December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to San José. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to San José trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can be unpredictable.

Read more about EWRBy Brandon Schultz
SJO

Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times, taking 20 minutes to over an hour to clear.

Read more about SJOBy Marisa Garcia
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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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 December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,168 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    For a flight from Newark 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. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Newark per day. 9 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Newark on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Newark Airport to San José flight route?

    The Newark to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 37 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to San José?

    A quick flight from Newark Airport to San José can take about 5h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance from Newark Airport to San José is about 2207 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to San José round-trip?

    According to our current data, Arajet ($63), Avianca ($97), and Copa Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to San José. Arajet is 87% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to San José are Spirit Airlines ($80), American Airlines ($110), and JetBlue ($118).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $113. While the most popular route (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $211 on average, our data indicates $669 when flying from Newark Airport to San José.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Newark Airport to San José?

    The most popular layover on flights from Newark Airport to San José is Fort Lauderdale.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Fort Lauderdale at the moment. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Travelers can book a car rental at Fort Lauderdale for about $26 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Newark Airport to San José flights?

    Newark Airport to San José flights have a layover in Orlando least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 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 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 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$201Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$235Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$263Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$362Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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