Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,201-mile flight takes about 5h 14m gate to gate.
From
EWR
Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
To
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Distance
- 2,201 mi · 3,542 km
- Flight time
- 5h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 91%
Flights a week, July 2026
703 flights and 107,537 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying EWR to SJO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 107,537 | 5h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 66 | 9,937 | |
| September 2025 | 31 | 4,598 | |
| October 2025 | 37 | 5,656 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 9,593 | |
| December 2025 | 75 | 12,048 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 10,840 | |
| February 2026 | 67 | 10,444 | |
| March 2026 | 92 | 13,902 | |
| April 2026 | 80 | 10,460 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,821 | |
| June 2026 | 36 | 5,629 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 9,609 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.