Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of San Jose.
Every week, there are 16 Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 07:15 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:15 with United Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SJO to EWR flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.
United Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SJO to EWR flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJO and EWR include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Liberia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight is R 2,570. A return ticket right now is R 4,188. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to EWR, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJO to EWR.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider staying in a hotel near EWR if you're taking a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Newark Liberty International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
From Newark Liberty International Airport, New York is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit New York. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to EWR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its leading attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.