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Flights from Newark to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost C$ 429 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 897 and C$ 678 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Newark Airport and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Newark Airport and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 5h 16m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Newark Airport and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Newark to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Newark Airport at 7:30 am and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 10:42 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Newark to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Newark Airport to San José, San José Province jets off at 5:04 pm and lands at 8:19 pm.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Newark to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to San José flights

  • What guidelines have the major airlines established for passengers flying with their canine companions from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    Pet-friendly rules are available to passengers flying on JetBlue Airways, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airways from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Passengers on these airlines are permitted to bring their furry friends as carry-on luggage as long as the pet and its transportation carrier weigh no more than 25 lbs collectively.

  • Which airline route has the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Airport to San José?

    You will most likely pay more if you take a direct flight than a connecting one from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Few reputable carriers provide indirect flights on this route for travelers on a tight budget, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines. On the way to SJO Airport, these airlines make stops in Miami, Houston, and Panama.

  • Which airlines offer friendly baggage policies for trips to San José from Newark Liberty Airport?

    Passengers flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José have the opportunity to select from airlines such as Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Avianca, and American Airlines, which have more lenient regulations concerning checked luggage. Typically, these airlines permit travelers to bring a checked bag weighing up to 33 lbs. without incurring any additional fees, in addition to a carry-on bag weighing up to 22 lbs. Although there is a possibility of facing extra charges for surpassing the weight limit, these airlines generally provide more competitive prices in comparison to other carriers for any excess baggage fees.

  • What is the quickest mode of transport from downtown Newark to Newark Liberty Airport?

    One of the fastest and most convenient options is typically taking a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. Taxis and rideshares can provide direct transportation from downtown Newark to the airport, minimizing travel time.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Newark to San José?

    JetBlue, Undisclosed Carrier, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Newark to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark to San José?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newark and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark to San José?

    There are direct flights from Newark to San José on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Newark to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Newark is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Newark to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Newark with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Newark up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Newark to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 528 or less round-trip.
  • Business travelers from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to San José most frequently choose to land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). This is because SJO airport is conveniently located near San José, the capital city of Costa Rica. This feature makes it easily accessible for business travelers conducting meetings or attending conferences in the city. Its proximity to the city center reduces travel time and allows for efficient transportation connections.
  • Passengers have the chance to upgrade to first-class seats on JetBlue Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. Customers can seek an upgrade through a bidding process at the time of booking or during check-in. With this rare chance, travelers may be able to buy first-class tickets for less money.
  • Parents who want to have a comfortable journey might think about booking American Airlines or United Airways for their family's flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. These airlines offer parents and children free access to in-flight Wi-Fi internet so they may enjoy a choice of fun entertainment options while flying, such as live-streaming movies, video games, or cartoon networks.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is widely preferred as the departure airport by most environmental enthusiasts flying from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. This is because EWR has implemented energy-saving measures to reduce its carbon footprint, like using energy-efficient lighting systems, as well as installing motion sensors to control lighting and HVAC systems.
  • Consider spending the night before your trip at a lodging nearby EWR Airport if you're hoping to board the earliest flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is a good overnight option to consider and is within a 4-minute walk from the airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Newark to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Newark to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Newark to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Newark

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Top airline flying from Newark to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newark to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8711 reviews
7.2Crew
5.3Food
6.8Boarding
5.9Comfort
5.2Entertainment
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Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Apr. 2024EWR - MCO
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Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

The airplane was extremely hot the air conditioner wasn’t working I

Seats horrible. No way of getting comfortable . But flight ran smoothly

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Unfortunately not great, my flight was canceled with no notice given. I attempted to reach out to spirit airlines and have yet to receive any correspondence. I then had to book a new flight at two times the cost of the original.

The price is good but I feel that carry-on bag could be a little low and snacks prices

Pack light and enjoy the quick boarding and early departure and arrivals.

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San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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