Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,208
miles
3,554
kilometers
1,919
nautical miles

🕐 4h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 S (199°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,208 3,533
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,208 3,533
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,208 3,312
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,208 3,312
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,208 4,416
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,208 3,312
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Newark to San Jose would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 42m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to SJO route connects Newark, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,208 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 199° from Newark. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,208 miles (3,554 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to SJO typically take around 4h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,208 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.