£162 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Orlando – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Orlando Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:13
• Latest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 19:03.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to Orlando Airport.

A direct flight from San José to Orlando Airport takes 3h 13m, covering 1,287 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San José to Orlando Airport range from £176 to £344, with an average of £257 over the past 12 months. Anything below £176 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £257 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £244 return, compared with £286 via a stopover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Volaris is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San José to Orlando Airport flights are:

• Volaris: 99% on time
• JetBlue: 92% on time
• Southwest: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Orlando Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £265 to £1,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Orlando Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £184, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Orlando Airport (MCO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rent-A-Wreck
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty

Flights from San José to Orlando Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Orlando (MCO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Orlando Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from San José to Orlando Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 43% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San José to Orlando Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £245 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £276, a difference of £31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between San José and Orlando Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Frontier
• JetBlue

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 30m, compared to 6h 49m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 6h 52m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Orlando Airport is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Orlando Airport are Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay. These are among the most viewed places in Orlando Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Orlando Airport flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.