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San Jose.$416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.
San Jose.$418 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.
San Jose.$418 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.
San Jose.$418 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.
San Jose.$419 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.
San Jose.$419 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.
San Jose.$434 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.
San Jose.$441 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $441, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $441
Jul
from $458
Aug
from $489
Sep
from $416
Oct
from $418
Nov
from $446
Dec
from $612
Jan
from $456
Feb
from $556
Mar
from $659
Apr
from $620
May
from $646

Direct flights from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria

New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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New York to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$416
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $416. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
United flies direct from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of June 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

  • San Jose is two hours behind New York and follows the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 16 Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:04 with United Airlines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EWR to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers EWR to SJO flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 76.07% of the time.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and SJO:

    • Miami International Airport

    • Orlando International Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • At the moment, $164 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $416. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EWR to SJO.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from EWR to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • 73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to EWR:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:

  • Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its must-visit sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among the biggest draws.

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