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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $250-$445
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 2/16Fri 3/2
MCO - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$153
Typical prices: $97-$219
American Airlines
Fri 11/9
MCO - SJO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest, Volaris Costa Rica and Frontier. Average duration is 3h 16m
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 35% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $339 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Orlando to San José (MCO-SJO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Orlando to San José

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 2
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 19mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 08mnonstop
$281Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
1:55 pm - 3:11 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 16mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 08mnonstop
$282Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 3:11 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 16mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:13 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 28mnonstop
$320Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 8:30 amMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 25mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:45 am - 3:13 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 28mnonstop
$321Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 8:30 amMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 25mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:45 am - 3:13 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 28mnonstop
$322Frontier
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 11:59 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 51m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
3h 08mnonstop
$334Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:00 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 11:34 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
8h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$348American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:00 pmMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:38 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
18h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$348American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Copa Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 7:04 amMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 09m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
3:59 am - 10:01 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
17h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$354Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Copa Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 7:04 amMCO  Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 08m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
3:59 am - 10:22 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando
17h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$359Copa Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Orlando Airport to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Orlando Airport to San José?

Round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to San José start at $281. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $250 to $445. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281 on Volaris Costa Rica.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Orlando Airport to San José?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Orlando Airport to San José, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando Airport to San José?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando Airport to San José at $224 round-trip.
  • July ($468) and December ($407) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Orlando Airport to San José the cheapest?

Flights from Orlando Airport to San José are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Orlando to San José

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MCO

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Key details for Orlando Airport to San José flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Orlando Airport to San José

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Your Orlando Airport to San José flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Does MCO International Airport offer parking services?

    Yes. It offers long-term parking where a traveler has three options: the Terminal Parking Areas, South and North Park Place garages, and a Valet parking option. All these are convenient for any traveler departing from the airport. The service is offered at fair and affordable prices.

  • Are their business services offered at MCO International Airport?

    Yes. It has a business center where you can hold meetings with your partners before departing. It also has business equipment such as FAX Machine, work terminal printing, and postage services. The airport also has internet access, allowing you to connect with other partners using your laptop or mobile device.

  • Does SJO International Airport have lounges?

    Yes. The lounges available at the airport can be used by anyone regardless of your service class. To access the lounges, you must pay at the door, purchase a lounge pass, or through a lounge membership program. The lounges available include Copa Club located, which is accessed by a lounge membership program, Santamaria VIP Lounge, which you pay at the door and VIP Lounge Costa Rica, which all three methods can access.

  • Are there currency exchange facilities at the SJO airport?

    Yes. The airport offers currency exchange services at Global Exchange which are functional 24h a day. You can change from one currency to the other at very fair rates. It also has ATM services for those needing cash at a fee.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Orlando Airport to San José flights?

    Among airlines operating Orlando Airport to San José flights:

    • Volaris Costa Rica: offers free seat selection
    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection
    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Orlando Airport to San José?

    3 airlines operate flights between Orlando Airport and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • Volaris Costa Rica
    • Frontier

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Flights from Orlando Airport to San José usually depart from Orlando (MCO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Orlando Airport to San José flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Orlando Airport to San José:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Orlando Airport to San José?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $343 round-trip and layover options via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) at $339.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Orlando Airport to San José pass through?

    One-stop flights from Orlando Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Orlando Airport to San José route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $383, a difference of $61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Orlando Airport to San José?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Orlando Airport to San José route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Orlando Airport to San José spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Orlando Airport to San José flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in San José?

    Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Orlando Airport to San José:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 10:21 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 8:46 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 16m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Orlando Airport to San José flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $346. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Orlando Airport to San José?

    A nonstop flight from Orlando Airport to San José takes 3h 16m, covering 1,287 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Orlando Airport to San José looking right now?

    One-way fares from Orlando Airport to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $162.

  • How does Volaris’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Orlando Airport to San José flights?

    Volaris is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Orlando Airport to San José flights are:

    • Volaris: 96% on time
    • JetBlue: 91% on time
    • Spirit Airlines: 84% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Orlando Airport to San José?

    Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 6h 18m via Miami (MIA) and 7h 05m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What is the time difference between Orlando Airport and San José?

    San José is 2 hours behind Orlando Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Avis
    · Priceless
    · Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    · Payless

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Orlando Airport to San José flight?

    Round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to San José range from $250 to $445, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Orlando Airport to San José flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Orlando Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Orlando Airport to San José flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $322 - about $61 less than Sunday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Orlando Airport to San José trip for October. Fares historically average $224 round-trip in that month - typically $244 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Volaris is the strongest pick on this route. 96% of Volaris flights from Orlando Airport to San José arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 88%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 10 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $339 round-trip on this route - about $5 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers services to the physically disabled. Travelers can arrange for wheelchairs before their day of traveling. Passengers are on one floor from where you check in to board the aircraft. This enables all the passengers to access the plane quickly. The wheelchair also enables you to move within the airport freely.
  • MCO International Airport has lounges. The lounges available at the airport include United Airlines' Lounge and United Club Lounge. The lounges are accessible to anyone regardless of the ticket class. You only need to have a priority pass membership. You can relax and stretch as you wait for the departure time of your flight.
  • MCO International Airport offers currency exchange services to travelers. A traveler has several options for currency exchange, including Western Union at West Hall, Interchange at Terminal B, and Airside 4. You can also exchange your currency online. The airport also has banks that offer securities, insurance, and investment advisory products. It also has ATMs where you can withdraw some cash.
  • Santa Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) has shopping facilities. It has five duty-free shops where you can buy food and other stuff you might need at the airport. The shops are open from 5 am to 8 pm. There are also shops where you can buy jewelry and beauty products at affordable prices. The airport also has a commercial center operating 24h, where you can find most of the commodities you might need.
  • SJO International Airport offers ground transportation. Travelers who are alight can use the buses from the airport that drops them at their destination. It also has taxis that are allowed to pick up travelers from the airport to their destinations. The taxis are operational for 24h. It also has shuttles that you can use to move to your destination after arriving at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Orlando Airport to San José?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Orlando Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Orlando to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Tuesday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Thursday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Saturday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica,Frontier

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Orlando

Monday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Tuesday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Thursday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Saturday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica,Frontier

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica

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