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$133+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SJO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Costa Rica

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 November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

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Sun 12/85:20 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/141:24 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/710:30 amEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1511:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/105:17 amEWR - SJO
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/131:49 amSJO - EWR
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$363
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sat 12/76:00 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 30mJetBlue
Sat 12/141:12 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 11/18$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/56:00 amEWR - SJO
2 stops39h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/183:35 pmSJO - EWR
2 stops29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$398
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 11/293:40 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/46:15 amSJO - EWR
1 stop29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/75:00 amEWR - LIR
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/133:30 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/137:20 amEWR - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/175:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$430
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 11/283:40 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop23h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/33:30 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop15h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/109:00 amEWR - LIR
2 stops23h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/147:34 pmLIR - EWR
2 stops33h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$556
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Sat 12/75:20 amEWR - LIR
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/116:40 amLIR - EWR
2 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$676

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 12/8

5:20 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/13

1:49 am-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 46m

$315

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 12/7

10:30 am-11:58 pm

1 stop14h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/15

11:28 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$318

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 2/7

5:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

3:20 pm-9:24 am

1 stop17h 04m

$322

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 12/10

5:17 am-8:08 am

2 stops27h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/18

1:29 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$363

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/8

7:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/24

1:04 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$372

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 3/12

7:20 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 24m

Liberia

Wed 3/19

4:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$420

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 1/6

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Liberia

Fri 1/17

3:35 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 13m

$423

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 1/19

7:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Liberia

Fri 1/24

4:01 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 45m

$445

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 1/27

4:39 pm-7:09 am

1 stop15h 30m

Liberia

Tue 2/18

7:02 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$541

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 12/5

3:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Liberia

Thu 12/12

2:45 pm-9:38 am

1 stop17h 53m

$587

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Costa Rica

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 November 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from EWR to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American 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
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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 41 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 $133. United Airlines flights start at $145 while deals on American Airlines start at $145 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,060 for a flight from Newark Airport to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $201 while the most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $272.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$214Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$257Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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