Castillo San Felipe del Morro and its lighthouse in Old San Juan. Flights from Orlando to San Juan

Route guide

Cheap Flights from Orlando to San Juan

Compare partner results from Orlando International (MCO) to San Juan (SJU), with the nonstop pattern Southwest publishes, the ID rules for Puerto Rico and transport from SJU.

MCO to SJU · 1,189 mi · 3h 9m est.

MCO to SJU
1,189 miles
3h 9m nonstop (estimated)
2 airlines in our fare results

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Orlando to San Juan flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 9m (estimated)

MCO → SJU

Cheapest cached price

$146

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Aug 29, 2026.

Planning a trip from Orlando to San Juan? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 9m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $146 (last checked Aug 29, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando (MCO) and San Juan (SJU) are about 1,189 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Orlando to San Juan at a glance

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Orlando to San Juan on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	San Juan (SJU)
Average Flight Time	~3h 9m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$146
Fares Last Checked	Aug 29, 2026
Distance	1,189 miles (MCO to SJU)
Time in San Juan	Same time as Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	2

Local time in San Juan is the same as in Orlando. Orlando is on Eastern Time, San Juan on Atlantic Standard Time.

Flight deals from Orlando to San Juan

Southwest's route pages, checked 22 Oct 2026, say it flies nonstop between Orlando International (MCO) and San Juan (SJU) in both directions, 4 times a day Monday to Friday, 5 on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Those pages name MCO, not Orlando Sanford (SFB). Schedules change, so check the stops on each result. USA.gov says U.S. citizens need no passport for Puerto Rico, though TSA requires adults to show a REAL ID or another accepted ID. American and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's partner search results for this route.

Leaving MCO, American says its Main Terminal counter is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and takes no cash or checks. Southwest wants bags checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure, and lists its gates in two blocks, 70 to 99 and 100 to 129. SunRail says riders change at Sand Lake Road station to LYNX 11, 42 or 311, free with a valid SunRail ticket, and that it runs Monday to Friday only.

SJU's airline list puts American, Frontier and Southwest in Terminal B. Taxis for Terminals B and C wait on the Terminal B arrivals level, with rates regulated and approved by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Uber, which SJU says is the only rideshare company currently offered in Puerto Rico, picks up Terminal B and C passengers at columns 16 to 19. For a bus, AMA route D53 stops on the departures level at Terminals A, D and E and serves Isla Verde, Condado (Ashford Ave.), Old San Juan and the Convention Center.

When this page was checked on 22 Oct 2026, EazAir had not stored any fare checks for Orlando to San Juan, so it cannot say how prices have moved. For the return, SJU says every bag of passengers flying from Puerto Rico to the United States must pass USDA inspection, with officers at the entrance of each terminal. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to San Juan flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · San Juan

Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)

Atlantic Standard Time

About San Juan

Areas to know in San Juan

Old San Juan
Condado
Ocean Park

Weather in San Juan

A tropical climate, warm year-round, with a wetter season roughly May through November that includes hurricane season.

Orlando to San Juan: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 and route details on 22 Oct 2026, against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

About this route

Southwest's route pages, checked 22 Oct 2026, say it flies nonstop in both directions between Orlando International (MCO) and San Juan (SJU).

Southwest says it flies nonstop from Orlando to San Juan 4 times per day Monday to Friday, 5 times on Saturdays and 6 times on Sundays.
Southwest's San Juan to Orlando page gives the same nonstop pattern: 4 times per day Monday to Friday, 5 on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays.
USA.gov says U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
TSA says that starting 7 May 2025 it does not accept state IDs that are not REAL ID compliant, so adults need a REAL ID or another accepted ID, such as a passport.
USDA says travelers leaving Puerto Rico for the U.S. mainland must present all food, plants and other agricultural items to the USDA inspector at the airport.
USDA prohibits fresh fruits and vegetables from Puerto Rico to the mainland except those it lists, such as citrus fruit, potatoes and tomatoes.
USDA lists soil, cactus and plants in soil as not allowed from Puerto Rico to the mainland, while plant cuttings and plants without soil are allowed.
Southwest suggests arriving at San Juan 180 minutes before departure, and says its SJU ticket counter opens 150 minutes before the first departing flight.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics says Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic time zone, and NIST says Puerto Rico does not observe daylight saving time.
Southwest's Orlando and San Juan route pages name Orlando International Airport (MCO), not Orlando Sanford, as the Orlando airport for this nonstop.

Leaving from Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU)

Airline	SJU terminal
American	Terminal B
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

SJU's airline page shows no date and lists none of these airlines in Terminal C. Terminal C shares its taxi and Uber areas with Terminal B.

SJU's pages name Terminals A, B, C, D and E. The airline page places JetBlue in Terminal A and American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United in Terminal B.
Three bus stops are on the departures level, at Terminals A, D and E.
Terminal D has the airport hotel on its second level, and Terminal C has a Puerto Rico Tourism Company office on its first and second levels.

Getting from SJU	Where to board	Where it goes
AMA bus D53	Departures level stops at Terminals A, D and E, SJU says.	SJU lists Isla Verde, Condado (Ashford Ave.), Old San Juan and the Convention Center. AMA lists D53 between San Juan and the airport.
AMA bus T5	Departures level stops at Terminals A, D and E, SJU says.	SJU lists Isla Verde and Old San Juan. AMA lists T5 between Iturregui and San Juan, with the airport on its route.
Bus E40	Departures level stops at Terminals A, D and E, SJU says.	Avenida Pinero, according to SJU.
Taxis	Main station on the Terminal A arrivals level for Terminal A. Terminal B arrivals level for Terminals B and C.	Rates are regulated and approved by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, and SJU posts the rate sheet.
Uber	Terminal A, and Terminals B and C at columns 16 to 19.	SJU says Uber is the only rideshare company currently offered in Puerto Rico.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

When this guide was checked on 22 Oct 2026, EazAir had not stored any fare checks from Orlando to San Juan, so it cannot describe how prices have moved. The cheapest cached price near the top of this page comes from a separate partner fare lookup and shows its own last-checked date. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Southwest: Flights from Orlando to San Juan (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from San Juan to Orlando (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
USA.gov: Do you need a passport to travel to or from U.S. territories (last updated 31 Mar 2026, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
TSA: Countdown for Puerto Rico residents to be REAL ID compliant by 7 May 2025 (24 Apr 2025, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
USDA APHIS: Traveling to U.S. Mainland From Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, SJU (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
BTS: Daylight saving time approaches, a good opportunity to look at U.S. time zones (11 Mar 2021, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
NIST: Daylight saving time (updated 9 Feb 2026, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SJU: Aerolineas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SJU: Transportacion (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SJU: Servicios (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTOP: Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses (AMA) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MCO to SJU: none stored as of 22 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from Orlando to San Juan?

Southwest's route pages say it flies nonstop both ways between Orlando International and San Juan, 4 times a day Monday to Friday, 5 on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Do I need a passport to fly from Orlando to Puerto Rico?

USA.gov says U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and Puerto Rico. TSA says that starting 7 May 2025 it does not accept state IDs that are not REAL ID compliant, so adults need a REAL ID or another accepted ID, such as a passport.

What is the agriculture inspection on the way back, and can I bring fruit or plants?

USDA says travelers leaving Puerto Rico for the mainland must present all food, plants and other agricultural items to the inspector at the airport. Fresh fruits and vegetables are prohibited except listed ones such as citrus, potatoes and tomatoes. Soil, cactus and plants in soil are not allowed; cuttings and plants without soil are.

How early should I get to San Juan airport for the flight back to Orlando?

Southwest suggests arriving at San Juan 180 minutes before departure and says its SJU ticket counter opens 150 minutes before the first departing flight. Budget time for the USDA bag inspection at the terminal entrance as well.

What time zone is San Juan in?

The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics places Puerto Rico in the Atlantic time zone, and NIST says Puerto Rico does not observe daylight saving time. Check the local departure and arrival times printed on your itinerary.

Do the lowest Orlando to San Juan fares include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item. Frontier without a bundle includes one personal item only, and checked bags are not included, with prices that vary by travel date and when you buy.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.