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Among airlines operating San José to Orlando flights:

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

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

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

• Southwest
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Frontier

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $280 round-trip, compared to $331 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 57% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% 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 15% on the San José to Orlando route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $326, a difference of $48. 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 San José to Orlando route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Orlando are Universal Orlando Resort, Camping World Stadium and Universal Volcano Bay. These are among the most viewed places in Orlando on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:14 am
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 7:04 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $290. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Orlando takes 3h 14m, 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 San José to Orlando are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Volaris: 99% on time
• JetBlue: 92% on time
• Southwest: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 93% of the time on average.

Evening 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 Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 6h 51m via Miami (MIA) and 6h 52m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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

Since Orlando is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Orlando Airport (MCO) — daily rates from around $1:

• Rent-A-Wreck
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty

Near Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB) — daily rates from around $13:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from San José to Orlando range from $204 to $391, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $204 counts as a good deal.