International route
Cheap flights from San Jose to Newark
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 2,208 miles, connecting flights only.
SJO to EWR 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
- 4h 50mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadNewark vs San Jose
San Jose to Newark
Round trips from $208
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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 San Jose to Newark
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?
San JoseNewark 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 SJO and EWR. Every itinerary connects, most often through MCO, ATL or MEX, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $208; September 2026 is the most expensive at $274 and up, a difference of $66 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday 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.
- Newark is 2 hours ahead of San Jose. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search San Jose to NewarkSan Jose to Newark: common questions
How long is the flight from San Jose to Newark?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from San Jose (SJO) to Newark (EWR) takes 4h 50m of flying plus a layover, usually 7h 50m or more door to door across 2,208 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to EWR?
No airline currently flies nonstop between San Jose (SJO) and Newark (EWR). The most common connections are through MCO, ATL and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Newark?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Jose (SJO) to Newark (EWR), starting at $208 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Jose to Newark 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 San Jose and Newark?
Newark is 2 hours ahead of San Jose. SJO is on America/Costa Rica time and EWR on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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