San José

$58+ Cheap flights from Orlando (ORL) to San José (SJO)

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ORL — SJO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Orlando to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Orlando to San José

Cheapest flights from Orlando to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orlando to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/121:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$185
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2010:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$186
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:25 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$215
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/121:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1412:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$217
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:25 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:25 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/1212:33 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$228
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/121:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:50 pmSJO - MCO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:20 pmMCO - SJO
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2010:36 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 12/187:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 12/2$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/209:38 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/119:25 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1712:39 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2412:48 pmSFB - SJO
2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:31 pmSJO - SFB
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$770

Find flight deals from Orlando to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orlando (ORL) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Expedia)

One-way from

$58
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$457

Good round-trip deal

$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Orlando (ORL)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Orlando (ORL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Orlando (ORL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Orlando (ORL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Orlando (ORL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orlando 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando to San José that are best for you.

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OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Mon 1/19

9:21 am-11:37 am

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$215

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 1/29

9:21 am-11:37 am

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$225

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 1/16

9:21 am-11:37 am

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

12:33 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$225

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

1:31 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$247

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Wed 3/4

4:01 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

10:08 am-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$268

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Mon 12/8

3:59 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

5:53 pm-11:46 am

1 stop16h 53m

$272

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Tue 12/9

4:58 pm-8:19 am

1 stop16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

6:07 pm-11:46 am

1 stop16h 39m

$272

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:30 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$272

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Sat 2/28

9:30 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

12:10 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$311

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Wed 3/4

12:48 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

6:08 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$313

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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 Orlando 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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 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 Orlando-San José flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Orlando-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Orlando-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Orlando-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Orlando-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 Orlando to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Orlando with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orlando to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Orlando to San José. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Orlando to San José, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando to San José (average of $85). Flying from Orlando to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 ORL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Orlando 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 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Orlando to San José at noon. 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orlando to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orlando to San José. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orlando to San José flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Orlando to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from Orlando to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from ORL to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

How often are flights from Orlando to San José delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Orlando and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Orlando to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Orlando to San José flights?

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Orlando to San José flights

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Airports
MCO

Use MCO Reserve to pre-book a security time slot, ensuring a smoother departure experience.

SJO

Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times, potentially taking over an hour.

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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 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Volaris Costa Rica, and Copa Airlines from Orlando to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orlando 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 Orlando?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orlando to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Orlando; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Orlando per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Orlando. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Orlando to San José in about 3h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1287 mi between Orlando and San José. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Volaris Costa Rica ($103), Avianca ($111), and JetBlue ($126) offers the cheapest pricing from Orlando to San José. Volaris Costa Rica is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orlando to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Orlando to San José are Volaris Costa Rica ($42), Spirit Airlines ($70), and Southwest ($95).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orlando to San José?

    Before booking your flight to San José from Orlando, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (96%), Spirit Airlines (86%), Volaris Costa Rica( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orlando to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $56. While the most popular route (Orlando - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $145 on average, our data indicates $219 when flying from Orlando to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orlando 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 Orlando to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando to San José (average of $85). Flying from Orlando to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 7 airlines flying from Orlando to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orlando 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$128Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$171Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$222Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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