San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,201-mile flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate.
From
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
To
EWR
Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
- Distance
- 2,201 mi · 3,542 km
- Flight time
- 5h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 91%
Flights a week, July 2026
693 flights and 106,315 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying SJO to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 106,315 | 5h 8m |
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 | 65 | 10,223 | |
| September 2025 | 32 | 5,096 | |
| October 2025 | 37 | 5,630 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 8,090 | |
| December 2025 | 74 | 11,447 | |
| January 2026 | 68 | 10,524 | |
| February 2026 | 67 | 9,964 | |
| March 2026 | 93 | 14,056 | |
| April 2026 | 80 | 12,536 | |
| May 2026 | 29 | 4,608 | |
| June 2026 | 35 | 5,449 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 8,692 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.