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$188+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Newark to San José
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 July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/2811:30 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/35:53 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 9/3012:44 pm
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:24 am
EWR
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 10/271:25 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 11/141:55 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$443
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:15 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop6h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 10/272:05 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/25$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/92:30 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Tue 11/172:30 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$446
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2812:30 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 33m
Arajet
Wed 8/511:23 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
Arajet
Deal found 7/25$448
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2812:30 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 33m
Arajet
Tue 8/47:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop12h 42m
Arajet
Deal found 7/23$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 11/2311:59 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop18h 09m
Arajet
Wed 12/211:23 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
Arajet
Deal found 7/23$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:30 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/35:53 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/178:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/201:25 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$455
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/112:30 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop8h 33m
Arajet
Tue 8/47:48 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop12h 42m
Arajet
Deal found 7/23$457

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$440
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$188
(Air Canada)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$711

Good round-trip deal

$640 or less

Good one-way deal

$297 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 July 27, 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

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Price

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NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 10/21

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

10:28 pm-5:32 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$524

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 9/15

7:40 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$568

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 9/5

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$628

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 9/6

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$628

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 10/20

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

10:28 pm-5:32 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$638

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 9/5

7:59 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

7:55 am-12:49 am

1 stop14h 54m

$642

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 8/20

12:00 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$673

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 9/20

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/27

1:25 pm-10:28 am

1 stop19h 03m

$698

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 9/5

7:40 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$702

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 8/20

12:00 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

12:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$712

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 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

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to San José is 34 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 $392). Flying from Newark Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $711). 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 July 27, 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to San José flights typically cost between $502 and $771 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $440 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 3).

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to San José flights

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,026 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

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. 8 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Newark on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Newark Airport to San José can take about 5h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $524. 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 ($126), JetBlue ($134), and Frontier ($188) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to San José. Arajet is 77% 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 Avianca ($83), United Airlines ($108), and American Airlines ($109).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $187. While the most popular route (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $317 on average, our data indicates $854 when flying from Newark Airport to San José.

  • 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 $392). Flying from Newark Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $711). 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 Newark to San José

Discover the top 8 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$126Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$188Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$265Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$329Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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