Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Orlando is two hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from SJO to MCO start from 06:00 — the first with Spirit Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:57 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to MCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Orlando adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of United States:
JetBlue Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SJO to MCO flights. A dependable 93.44% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SJO and MCO include:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, C$139 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$207. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to MCO, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider booking a hotel near MCO if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Orlando International Airport rental car and explore Orlando and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
From Orlando International Airport, Orlando is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Orlando in May.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Orlando during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to MCO in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Orlando, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.