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$284+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORF — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/29:26 pmORF - SJO
1 stop13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1112:39 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop18h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/29:26 pmORF - SJO
1 stop13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1012:39 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop18h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/39:26 pmORF - SJO
1 stop15h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/81:31 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop28h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$302
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/289:26 pmORF - SJO
1 stop13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/111:24 amSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/58:11 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/712:39 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop18h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/58:11 pmORF - SJO
2 stops16h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1012:39 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop18h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:26 pmORF - SJO
1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:22 amSJO - ORF
3 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:38 amORF - SJO
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:30 amSJO - ORF
3 stops25h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$361

Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$284
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$550
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Norfolk to San José that are best for you.

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Norfolk

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 12/5

8:11 pm-11:42 am

2 stops16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

12:39 pm-7:43 am

1 stop18h 04m

$323

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sat 1/3

9:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

1:16 am-5:02 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$334

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Wed 12/3

9:26 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops15h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

1:31 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$338

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Wed 12/3

9:26 pm-11:42 am

1 stop15h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

7:22 am-7:16 pm

3 stops34h 54m

$355

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 1/30

8:09 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

1:16 am-7:37 pm

2 stops17h 21m

$357

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 1/2

7:40 pm-11:42 am

1 stop17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

1:16 am-5:02 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$360

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 12/5

8:11 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

5:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 30m

$370

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Fri 1/2

3:01 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

12:22 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$382

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Thu 12/25

7:40 pm-11:42 am

1 stop17h 02m

$284

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Thu 12/25

3:01 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$324

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Deals found on 10/28

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 October.
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

*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.
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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 October 24, 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 $224). Flying from Norfolk to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 October 30, 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 October 30, 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
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 $323, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José from Norfolk in 16h 31m. 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 62% 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 $224). Flying from Norfolk to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$297Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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