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Among airlines operating Newark Airport to San José flights:

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

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

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

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

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
• Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 551 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to C$ 838 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 139 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.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 7% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Newark Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 691 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 900, a difference of C$ 209. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:14 am and lands at 1:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:32 pm and lands at 8:54 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 0% above the route average of C$ 806. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to San José takes 5h 22m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 636 to C$ 4,219. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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$ 306, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 05m, compared with 8h 24m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 32m 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.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San José range from C$ 606 to C$ 1,035, with an average of C$ 806 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 606 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Newark Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.