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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 12:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:32 pm and lands at 8:57 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Newark Airport to San José.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to San José takes 5h 25m, covering 5,716 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San José range from C$ 647 to C$ 1,081, with an average of C$ 844 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 647 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 844 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 538 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to C$ 891 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to San José flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 643 to C$ 3,439. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 334, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Newark Airport to San José usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to San José route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Newark Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 731 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 931, a difference of C$ 200.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and San José.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 10m, compared with 8h 23m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 30m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

San José is 2 hours behind Newark Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.