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$149+ Cheap flights from Orlando (MCO) 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SJO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Orlando to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 July 28, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/157:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/26$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/157:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/23$276
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/248:45 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/121:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/197:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/27$278
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/141:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/307:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/26$280
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/187:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/27$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/301:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 11/37:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$283
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/81:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/197:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/24$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/307:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/27$286
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/61:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 8/127:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/26$289
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/61:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/117:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/26$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 10/141:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/187:07 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/27$291

Find flight deals from Orlando to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orlando (MCO) 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$149
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Wed 10/7

1:55 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

7:07 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$370

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Sun 9/6

4:56 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

10:03 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$408

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 8/28

4:58 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

8:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$408

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 9/3

4:56 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

10:03 am-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$408

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 9/24

8:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/27

9:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$432

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Tue 8/11

5:57 pm-9:04 am

1 stop17h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

8:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$439

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 10/2

1:55 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

7:07 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$443

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 8/13

1:55 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

4:15 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$465

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Tue 9/8

2:38 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop5h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

2:48 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$482

OrlandoSan José

MCO - SJO

MCOSJO

Orlando

Thu 10/1

9:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

9:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$486

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Orlando Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Orlando Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Orlando Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Orlando Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Airport-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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orlando Airport to San José

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

The price you pay for your flight from Orlando Airport to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 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 Orlando Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San José (average of $215). Flying from Orlando Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 MCO 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 July 28, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Orlando Airport to San José at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Orlando Airport to San José flights typically cost between $145 and $391 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $275 on Volaris Costa Rica (Nov 10-Nov 15).

The best insider tips for Orlando Airport to San José flights

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on MCO

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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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 July 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Volaris Costa Rica, andCopa Airlines from Orlando Airport 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,753 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Orlando to San José. 6 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Orlando on a regular basis. Booking flights from Orlando to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Orlando per day.

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

    Departing from Orlando Airport to San José will take you 3h 16m. There are 1287 mi between Orlando Airport and San José. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $119, Volaris Costa Rica will fly you from Orlando Airport to San José and back. In addition to Volaris Costa Rica, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $123 and $131, respectively. You may be able to fly from Orlando Airport to San José for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris Costa Rica. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $50. Users have also found prices from $95 and $95 on Southwest and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Orlando Airport to San José on time: JetBlue (94%), Volaris Costa Rica (93%), Frontier (83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Orlando Airport to San José? While on average our users pay $353, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (Orlando - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $214.

  • 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 Airport to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San José (average of $215). Flying from Orlando Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 6 airlines flying from Orlando to San José

Discover the top 6 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$119Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$123Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$131Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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