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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 10:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:38 pm and lands at 11:56 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Orlando to San José takes 3h 18m, covering 1,293 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Orlando to San José range from $285 to $482, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $369 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $365 round-trip and layover options via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) at $380.

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 to San José flights are:

• Volaris: 96% on time
• JetBlue: 91% on time
• Southwest: 80% on time

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

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Orlando to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $290 to $2,220. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Orlando to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Orlando to San José may depart from several airports in Orlando area, including Orlando (MCO) and Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB). Flights usually arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 to San José route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Orlando to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $62.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Southwest
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 03m, compared with 6h 29m via Miami (MIA) and 7h 06m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

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

Among airlines operating Orlando to San José flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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.

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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