Costa Rica

$116+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
abr. 21 — abr. 281
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Newark to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated abril 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$438 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 Newark to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Newark to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Costa Rica.
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/96:30 amEWR - SJO
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/1612:23 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/309:30 amEWR - SJO
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/116:10 amSJO - EWR
2 stops15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
lun. 4/288:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/198:46 amSJO - EWR
2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 5/105:59 amEWR - SJO
1 stop9h 06mDelta
sáb. 5/172:30 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/16$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/176:26 amEWR - LIR
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/212:53 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/138:20 amEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/207:55 amSJO - EWR
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
vie. 5/25:59 amEWR - LIR
1 stop7h 38mDelta
jue. 5/81:25 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/15$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/67:20 amEWR - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/145:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$387
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun. 5/56:59 amEWR - SJO
1 stop6h 56mJetBlue
mié. 5/71:00 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$395
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sáb. 4/268:20 amEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mLufthansa
mié. 4/307:15 amSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 4/15$413
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/206:30 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop19h 30mAir Canada
sáb. 6/281:00 pmLIR - EWR
2 stops16h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$516
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/289:00 amEWR - LIR
2 stops23h 20mAlaska Airlines
mié. 6/411:20 amLIR - EWR
1 stop16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$529

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 abril 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

jue. 5/29

5:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 6/2

12:28 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 39m

$306

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

mié. 4/30

9:30 am-6:24 pm

2 stops10h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/11

6:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 49m

$321

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

sáb. 5/10

7:59 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/17

2:30 pm-1:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$362

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

vie. 4/25

8:59 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/5

11:35 am-11:24 am

2 stops21h 49m

$372

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

mar. 5/13

8:20 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/20

7:55 am-11:46 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$374

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

jue. 5/1

12:47 pm-11:34 am

1 stop24h 47m

Liberia

jue. 5/8

12:45 pm-9:48 am

2 stops19h 03m

$379

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

vie. 5/2

5:59 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 38m

Liberia

jue. 5/8

1:25 pm-1:07 am

1 stop9h 42m

$382

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

vie. 4/25

7:31 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 13m

Liberia

mar. 5/6

3:25 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 11m

$390

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

lun. 5/5

6:59 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/13

1:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$395

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

sáb. 4/26

8:20 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/30

7:15 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$413

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 abril 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Newark Airport to Costa Rica in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 abril 16, 2025.

The most flights from EWR 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 abril 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Newark Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. United Airlines flights start at $136 while deals on American Airlines start at $140 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $760 for a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $239.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Newark Airport 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 Newark to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 abril 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$188Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$361Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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