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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $289-$168
Avianca
Mon 8/24Sun 8/30
SJO - FLL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$311
Typical prices: $235-$153
JetBlue
Thu 9/3Mon 9/7
SJO - FLL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale (SJO-FLL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
15h 40m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 am
FLL
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SJO
19h 30m
1 stop
$308Avianca
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
8h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:45 am - 11:55 pm
FLL
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SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
$310Avianca
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
JetBlue Logo
2:02 pm - 7:09 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 07mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 12:57 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 57mnonstop
$311JetBlue
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
8h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:45 am - 11:55 pm
FLL
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SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
$314Avianca
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 1:55 pm
SJO
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FLL
10h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 11:55 pm
FLL
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SJO
10h 35m
1 stop
$318Avianca
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:25 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
8h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 am
FLL
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SJO
19h 30m
1 stop
$319Avianca
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
8h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 am
FLL
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SJO
19h 30m
1 stop
$320Avianca
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
Copa Airlines Logo
8:12 am - 4:15 pm
SJO
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FLL
6h 03m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 10:58 am
FLL
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SJO
18h 46m
1 stop
$321Copa Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:02 pm - 7:09 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 07mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 12:57 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 57mnonstop
$322JetBlue
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 10:04 pm
SJO
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FLL
19h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:11 am
FLL
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SJO
16h 58m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San José to Fort Lauderdale, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Fort Lauderdale back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale is October, where tickets cost $172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $328 and $309 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $245 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FLL

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$191
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale

When to book flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Fort Lauderdale based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale

  • Can I rent a car at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

    Renting a car is smart if you plan to go around Fort Lauderdale because it is comfortable and convenient. Both on-site and off-site car rental companies are present at the airport. A single building next to Terminal 1 houses all the companies, including Herts, SIXT, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, and Avis. They provide a large range of vehicles to choose from to meet your preferences and budget.

  • What pet facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International?

    The four outdoor pet relief spots at the arrival airport are equipped with cleaning materials like trash bags. They can be found in the garage next to Terminal 1 and outside Terminal 1. Keep your pet in a cage or on a leash inside the terminals. However, as pet travel regulations vary per airline, we advise getting in touch with your airline in advance to inquire about their policies on animal travel.

  • How can I fly from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

    At least two airlines operate direct flights from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can find cheaper connecting flights with one or two stopovers, commonly occurring at El Dorado International Airport and Tocumen International Airport Panama.

  • What facilities are child-friendly at SJC?

    You can find a play area in Terminal B that offers children an interactive and educative space. This is an excellent place for children to kill time as they wait to board their flights. An adult should accompany children to the play area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale was $191 for a one-way ticket and $308 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    San José and Fort Lauderdale are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Fort Lauderdale.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Fort Lauderdale flight route: Delta, LATAM Airlines, GOL, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Fort Lauderdale.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $296 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fort Lauderdale with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and FLL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fort Lauderdale from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $277 or less one-way and $496 or less round-trip.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), located about 3.5 miles from the city center, is the airport closest to Fort Lauderdale. You can use one of the several transit alternatives available at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to get from the airport to your destination. Take a train, a bus, a cab, or a rented car. If you want to explore the city, renting a car is recommended, but a taxi is more practical and affordable.
  • You will be flying from San Jose International Airport (SJO) when traveling to Fort Lauderdale. This airport has enough parking spaces and options to cater to your travel needs. We recommend making a reservation online to avoid inconveniences on the day of travel.
  • If you have some time to spare before your flight, take advantage of the San Jose International Airport Art and Technology program that offers passengers an audio tour featuring the artists. There are permanent and temporary art on display that you can admire. This collection of art reflects the diversity, energy, and creativity that defines San Jose.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility and other limitations can easily navigate the airport and access Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport facilities. The level entrances, installed rumps, elevators, and automatic doors make the airport accessible. Additionally, there are restrooms in the ticket and baggage claim areas, lobbies, and concourses. All public washrooms at the airport are wheelchairs accessible.
  • San Jose International Airport is among the airports that provide therapy dogs to passengers in the terminals. The dogs assist in helping passengers calm their nerves just before flights. The airport currently has approximately 25 active therapy dogs and two cats to enhance passengers' travel experiences.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale.
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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

JetBlue

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Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

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Direct returns

Fort Lauderdale to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

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Sunday

JetBlue

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to Fort Lauderdale

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Fort Lauderdale? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1570 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Orderly boarding, priority for platinum members, courtesy drinks from business class even when we were seating in economy.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Orderly boarding, priority for platinum members, courtesy drinks from business class even when we were seating in economy.

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

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