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$210+ Cheap flights from Norfolk (ORF) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORF — SJO
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Norfolk to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Norfolk to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Norfolk to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmORF - SJO
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmORF - SJO
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmORF - SJO
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/117:45 amSJO - ORF
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$441
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmORF - SJO
1 stop22h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/812:33 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/117:45 amSJO - ORF
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmORF - SJO
1 stop22h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/71:31 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop28h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/812:33 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:40 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - ORF
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$462

Find flight deals from Norfolk to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Norfolk (ORF) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$210
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$650
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Norfolk to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Norfolk to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Norfolk

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 2/6

11:43 am-12:22 pm

2 stops25h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

1:31 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$314

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sun 1/25

9:37 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

12:33 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$317

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sun 1/25

7:33 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

12:33 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$332

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Thu 2/19

7:31 pm-11:40 am

2 stops17h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

12:35 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$347

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 2/6

6:45 am-12:22 pm

3 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

12:35 pm-7:34 pm

3 stops29h 59m

$379

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sun 5/3

7:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:10 am-11:13 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$383

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Tue 1/20

10:24 am-10:30 pm

2 stops13h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$398

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Thu 1/15

7:33 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

1:30 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$400

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Mon 4/13

7:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$407

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

1:25 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 39m

$413

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Deals found on 12/7

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Compare providers for flights from Norfolk to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Norfolk to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Norfolk-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Norfolk-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Norfolk-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Norfolk-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Norfolk-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Norfolk to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Norfolk with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Norfolk to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Norfolk to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Norfolk to San José. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Norfolk to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Norfolk to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to San José (average of $225). Flying from Norfolk to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORF to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Norfolk to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Norfolk to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Norfolk to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Norfolk to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,168 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Norfolk to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Norfolk to San José?

    For as low as $332, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José from Norfolk in 17h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1923 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Norfolk to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $297 and $389, respectively. You may be able to fly from Norfolk to San José for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Norfolk to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Norfolk to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Norfolk to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Norfolk to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Norfolk to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Norfolk to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Norfolk to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to San José (average of $225). Flying from Norfolk to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Norfolk to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Norfolk to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$297Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$443Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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