International route
Cheap flights from Newark to San Jose
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 2,208 miles, connecting flights only.
EWR to SJO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,208 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5hif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindSan Jose vs Newark
Newark to San Jose
Round trips from $246
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 15.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Newark to San Jose
No nonstop service: 16 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, BWI, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6NKF94 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Newark has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between EWR and SJO. Every itinerary connects, most often through MCO, ATL or MEX, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $246; September 2026 is the most expensive at $278 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- San Jose is 2 hours behind Newark. A morning departure lands in San Jose with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Newark to San JoseNewark to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from Newark to San Jose?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJO) takes 5h of flying plus a layover, usually 8h or more door to door across 2,208 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to SJO?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Newark (EWR) and San Jose (SJO). The most common connections are through MCO, ATL and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark to San Jose?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJO), starting at $246 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Newark to San Jose flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Newark and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Newark. EWR is on America/New York time and SJO on America/Costa Rica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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