Cheap flights from EWR to SJO (Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from EWR to SJO starting at $128 One Way, $256 Round Trip

Prices starting at $256 for return flights and $128 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$256 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Jun 17 from New York to San José, returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $256 found 16 hours ago
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$300 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from New York to San José, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $300 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$307 Roundtrip, just found
$307
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from New York to San José, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $307 just found
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$317 Roundtrip, just found
$317
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from New York to San José, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $317 just found
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
$348 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from New York to San José, returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $348 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is $158 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$158 total
per night
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,454 reviews)
The room was quite spacious and very comfortable. TV has English speaking channels. Very short ride from the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is $145 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$145 total
per night
May 5 - May 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,703 reviews)
We were there for just one night as we were catching a very early flight home and wanted to be close to the airport. The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and there was a mall with restaurants steps away from the hotel entrance. It was perfect for our needs.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
per night
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is $104 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$104 total
per night
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,965 reviews)
This hotel clearly used to be a very nice place, but it just hasn't been maintained and the location is less than ideal. For the price we paid, it was a fine experience, but I likely wouldn't stay again. Because it is surrounded by highways it is impossible to explore the city or even walk to food ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$116 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,058 reviews)
Our bathroom tap was broken. Couldn’t run the water at all, I think the censor was broken. And the shower head was broken and only a small stream of water was coming out. Our coffee machine also was broken had to hold down the buttons for it to work.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is $158 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$158 total
per night
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,454 reviews)
The room was quite spacious and very comfortable. TV has English speaking channels. Very short ride from the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$104 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,965 reviews)
This hotel clearly used to be a very nice place, but it just hasn't been maintained and the location is less than ideal. For the price we paid, it was a fine experience, but I likely wouldn't stay again. Because it is surrounded by highways it is impossible to explore the city or even walk to food ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$116 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Eduardo was very kind and helpful. He arrived on time to pick me up from the airport after my domestic flight from Cobano, showed me to my room, had coffee and breakfast waiting for me the next morning before taking me to the airport for my international flight home. I would highly recommend this ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$105 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
Nice hotel centrally located in Alajuela 2 blocks from a park and close to several restaurants. The staff was excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$102 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$102 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$110 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

EWR to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
EWR Address & GPS
Address:
Building 1, Conrad Road
Newark NJ, 07114
United States
IATA Code:
EWR
Longitude:
-74.178753
Latitude:
40.689071
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Newark Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
You won't have to bother about changing planes or missing your next flight on this route. United Airlines will fly you nonstop from Newark Airport to SJO.
What is the shortest flight from Newark Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The quickest flight time from Newark to San José is around 8 hours and 54 minutes. Order your favorite tipple from the drink cart, go over your travel itinerary or read a few magazines — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Typically, it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to fly from EWR to SJO. Get through this medium-haul journey by watching movies and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, catch up on some Zs.
What airlines have the most flights from Newark Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Ready to book your Newark to San José airfare? Consider making United Airlines your first choice. With 78 flights every month to choose from on this route, they have the ticket to your next inspiring adventure.

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