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$139+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Costa Rica

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EWR — SJO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

Round-trip from

$298
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)
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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 December 20, 2024.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/171:04 amSJO - EWR
1 stop13h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/318:18 amEWR - SJO
1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/188:15 amSJO - EWR
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/317:05 amEWR - LIR
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 1/143:54 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/19$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/317:20 amEWR - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/148:50 amLIR - EWR
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$586
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:30 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop12h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2812:44 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$586
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/303:40 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop31h 45mAir Canada
Wed 1/86:15 amSJO - EWR
1 stop12h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Fri 12/276:45 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/143:35 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$650
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/273:34 pmEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mLufthansa
Tue 1/72:00 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 12/19$716
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:10 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/147:50 pmSJO - EWR
3 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$720
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/2910:03 amEWR - LIR
1 stop29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/12:55 pmLIR - EWR
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 12/2811:50 amEWR - LIR
1 stop27h 54mSun Country Air
Sun 1/53:45 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop18h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/19$925
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/313:40 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop23h 05mAir Canada
Thu 1/92:45 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop17h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$930

Find flights from Newark to Costa Rica within your budget

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 December 20, 2024.

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NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 2/21

9:11 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

1:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 47m

$298

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 2/26

5:58 am-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

3:18 pm-9:37 am

2 stops17h 19m

$323

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 1/14

10:03 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

5:51 am-6:59 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$337

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

1:26 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$420

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 1/12

7:20 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 24m

Liberia

Thu 1/16

5:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$441

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 4/9

6:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Thu 4/17

1:45 pm-7:46 am

1 stop16h 01m

$450

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 1/22

8:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Liberia

Thu 1/30

3:54 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 52m

$455

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 1/26

7:26 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Liberia

Sat 2/1

3:55 pm-11:56 am

2 stops19h 01m

$460

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 2/23

7:29 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop22h 32m

Liberia

Fri 2/28

7:02 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$509

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Fri 1/31

6:41 pm-6:30 am

2 stops12h 49m

Liberia

Thu 2/6

2:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

$607

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Newark to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 20, 2024.

When flying from Newark Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 20, 2024.

The most flights from EWR to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 December 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Air Canada and Spirit Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
386 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

    The Newark to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 36 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $139. American Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on United Airlines start at $186 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,168 for a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $241.

  • 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$217Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$238Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$257Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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