Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Liberia is UTC-6, which is one hour behind New York.
Flights from EWR to LIR start from 07:20 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 07:41 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EWR to LIR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United is your ticket to exploring Liberia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport offered by this airline.
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 84.91% of services landing on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier for EWR to LIR flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EWR and LIR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Liberia Airport (LIR)
Right now, 144 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 350 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EWR to LIR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EWR to LIR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the departures from New York Newark Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach New York Newark Airport from central New York, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIR instead:
Follow your own route with a Liberia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Liberia and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Liberia Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Liberia. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Liberia Airport for April if you'd like to visit Liberia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to LIR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done Liberia, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From National Park (Parque Nacional) to Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Limon is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 274 kilometres east of Liberia. No trip is complete without visiting Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
