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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José

Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) take about 2h 48m (1,838 km). jetBlue flies it. Lowest fare seen: $595 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Fort Lauderdale to San José

Carriers on FLL–SJO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Fort Lauderdale to San José fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $245 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$26928 Nov 2026 · jetBlue$263 · 2 stops3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$2452 Dec 2026 · jetBlue—
Aug 2027—$351 · 1 stop20 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $245 in December 2026, against $351 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Fort Lauderdale to San José, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Fort Lauderdale to San José flights

How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José?
A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) takes about 2h 48m, covering 1,838 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from San José by air?
The great-circle distance between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1,838 km (1,142 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FLL–SJO route include jetBlue. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FLL–SJO was $595 USD with jetBlue (nonstop), departing 19 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $245 one-way, against $351 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Fort Lauderdale to San José?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $395 with one stop against $595 nonstop, a saving of $200. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Fort Lauderdale to San José?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San José visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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