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$146+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to San José

Cheapest flights from Orange County to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:17 amSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/303:16 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$789
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:05 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/269:40 amSJO - SNA
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$794
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:19 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/276:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$795
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:35 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops14h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2512:34 amSJO - SNA
2 stops16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:55 amSNA - SJO
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:19 pmSNA - SJO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:30 amSJO - SNA
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:20 amSNA - SJO
1 stop12h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:40 amSJO - SNA
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:40 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops21h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:45 amSJO - SNA
2 stops26h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$929
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:17 amSNA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mGOL
Sun 12/283:16 pmSJO - SNA
1 stop19h 05mGOL
Deal found 12/22$937
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:55 amLGB - SJO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/309:00 amSJO - LGB
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$1,371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:00 amLGB - SJO
2 stops12h 55mDelta
Sun 12/287:00 amSJO - LGB
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - SJO
2 stops12h 55mDelta
Tue 12/307:00 amSJO - LGB
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/22$2,078

Find flight deals from Orange County to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to San José flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$455
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$146
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$776
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachSan José

LGB - SJO

LGBSJO

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/23

6:55 am-7:30 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$525

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

4:37 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

1:31 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$527

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

8:43 pm-12:08 am

2 stops26h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/14

1:28 am-9:12 pm

2 stops44h 44m

$542

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

6:45 am-12:08 am

2 stops16h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

1:28 am-8:06 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$549

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

12:29 pm-12:08 am

2 stops34h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:28 am-10:14 am

2 stops57h 46m

$568

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

3:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$576

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

6:51 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

6:38 am-10:56 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$581

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

12:47 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

11:35 pm-8:33 am

1 stop9h 58m

$587

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

12:29 pm-12:08 am

2 stops34h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/14

1:28 am-7:06 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$588

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/24

7:45 am-11:33 pm

2 stops14h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

12:53 am-8:38 am

2 stops32h 45m

$606

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Deals found on 12/21

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Orange County to San José in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Orange County to San José by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Orange County?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Orange County to San José.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to San José?

    A quick flight from Orange County to San José can take about 10h 35m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $525. Airlines will cover a distance of 2704 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Orange County to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$529Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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