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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.

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

• Southwest
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Frontier

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).

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
• Frontier: 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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

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.

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.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 6% 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.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Orlando 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.

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 2 hours 10 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Orlando 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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 10:22 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 8:47 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Orlando to San José takes 3h 17m, 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.

One-way fares from Orlando to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $160.

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
• Spirit Airlines: 84% on time

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

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.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 6h 22m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 6h 56m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Orlando 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.

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