Orlando (MCO) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,288
miles
2,072
kilometers
1,119
nautical miles

🕐 2h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 S (189°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,288 2,061
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,288 2,061
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,288 1,932
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,288 1,932
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,288 2,576
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,288 1,932
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Orlando and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MCO to SJO route connects Orlando, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This medium-haul flight covers 1,288 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 189° from Orlando. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MCO

Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves Orlando, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1,288 miles (2,072 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MCO to SJO typically take around 2h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,288 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.