Costa Rica

$90+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica

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EWR — SJO
4월 6 — 4월 131
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 4월 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Avianca)

One-way from

$90
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$533

Good round-trip deal

$452 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From New Jersey to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4월 1, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
수 5/143:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
목 5/223:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$281
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수 4/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
월 5/512:23 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
일 4/276:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
화 5/612:23 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$283
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화 4/156:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
수 5/1411:32 amSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$286
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목 4/243:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
화 4/296:07 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop28h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$287
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
화 6/109:48 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 17mJetBlue
화 6/172:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
화 4/12:59 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
목 4/37:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/31$293
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화 4/112:59 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 25mDelta
목 4/31:20 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/31$293
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금 5/168:36 pmACY - SJO
1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines
화 5/2012:28 pmSJO - ACY
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$301
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수 7/99:05 amLGA - SJO
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
수 7/3012:40 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$304
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수 7/912:46 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
수 7/306:18 amSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$304
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목 4/242:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
토 5/108:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica 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 4월 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

수 5/14

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

목 5/22

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop9h 05m

$281

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

수 4/30

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

월 5/5

12:23 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$282

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

일 4/27

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

화 5/6

12:23 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop26h 58m

$283

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

화 4/15

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

수 5/14

11:32 am-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

목 4/24

3:32 pm-7:36 am

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

화 4/29

6:07 pm-12:46 am

1 stop28h 39m

$287

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

화 6/10

9:48 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

화 6/17

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$289

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

목 9/25

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

월 9/29

1:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

목 9/25

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

화 9/30

1:18 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 34m

$296

Atlantic CitySan José

ACY - SJO

ACYSJO

Atlantic City

금 5/16

8:36 pm-10:27 am

1 stop15h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

화 5/20

12:28 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$301

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

수 7/9

9:05 am-8:04 pm

1 stop12h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

수 7/30

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$304

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 NJ to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4월 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4월 1, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 4월 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this New Jersey to Costa Rica flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $90. Users have also found prices from $126 and $127 on Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Costa Rica 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 New Jersey to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 7 airlines flying from New Jersey to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Costa Rica. 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 4월 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$230Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$361Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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