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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San Josénonstop$209
Liberia
Liberianonstop$243
San José
San Josénonstop$209
Liberia
Liberianonstop$243

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica 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 Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 11:33 am
FLL
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 5:40 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 02mnonstop
$209Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:15 am
FLL
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 5:20 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 00mnonstop
$219Spirit Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:14 am
FLL
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SJO
2h 44mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:41 pm
SJO
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FLL
12h 41m
1 stop
$237Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:14 am
FLL
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SJO
2h 44mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 5:20 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 01mnonstop
$240Spirit Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 10:42 am
FLL
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SJO
5h 52m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 5:20 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 01mnonstop
$241Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:50 am
FLL
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SJO
2h 55mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 5:20 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 01mnonstop
$242Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
JetBlue Logo
10:51 am - 11:55 am
FLL
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LIR
3h 04mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:56 pm
LIR
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FLL
2h 56mnonstop
$243JetBlue
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
JetBlue Logo
10:51 am - 11:55 am
FLL
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LIR
3h 04mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:56 pm
LIR
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FLL
2h 56mnonstop
$244JetBlue
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
JetBlue Logo
11:20 am - 12:25 pm
FLL
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LIR
3h 05mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:56 pm
LIR
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FLL
2h 56mnonstop
$249JetBlue
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
JetBlue Logo
10:51 am - 11:55 am
FLL
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LIR
3h 04mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:56 pm
LIR
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FLL
2h 56mnonstop
$254JetBlue
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flights

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

What is the cheapest Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Fort Lauderdale found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $202 round-trip. The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $202.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $341 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost $185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $331 and $294 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Costa Rica, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • How can you travel from San Jose Airport to the beaches?

    If you plan on visiting the beaches on arrival at San Jose Airport, you can consider taking a bus to downtown Alajuela or San Jose and then taking another bus going to your preferred beach. You may also take a taxi at the airport. Taxi providers at SJO airport are Taxis Unidos, Taxicab, Gorila Taxi Aeropuerto, and Coopetranstura. You can also consider hotel shuttles by staying at one of the hotels near your preferred beach. If you want to enjoy the freedom of having your car as you explore the beach, consider renting a car at the airport.

  • Where can I leave my vehicle at Fort Lauderdale airport?

    Consider parking at the Fort Lauderdale airport if you want to drive yourself to the airport. Short-term and long-term parking are available at the airport. Long-term parking is available at the Cypress garage on levels 7 to 9, the Palm garage on levels 2 to 4, or the Hibiscus garage on levels 3 to 7. Short-term parking is available in the Palm garage on level 1 and the Hibiscus garage on level 2.

  • Can you fly directly from Fort Lauderdale airport to Costa Rica?

    You may want to think about booking a flight with JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, or Southwest Airlines if you wish to go directly from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose. You can also think about booking a one-stop flight. Houston airport serves as a frequent layover location for flights from FLL to SJO.

  • Which services are offered to business travelers at the Fort Lauderdale airport?

    Business travelers at the Fort Lauderdale airport can take advantage of the services offered at the business center. Printing, copying, and faxing are some of the services offered. The business center is located at terminal 1 on the lower lever near international arrivals.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    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 Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica 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 Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    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 from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $265 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $331.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • If you traveling with your pet, luggage, or require accessible services at Fort Lauderdale (FLL) airport, consider arriving about 2h before your flight departure. Those without luggage or any special need can arrive 1h before your flight departure.
  • Traveling can be exhausting at times, so you may want to reserve a room at a hotel close to the San Jose (SJC) Airport so you can relax. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, and Courtyard San Jose Airport Arajuela are a few of the neighboring hotels that provide shuttle services.
  • The Fort Lauderdale Airport offers lounges where you can relax before boarding if you arrive early. By paying at the door, purchasing a lounge card, or by enrolling in a membership program, passengers flying in economy class can access the lounges. Delta Sky Club and United Club are two of the lounges, located in terminals 1 and 2, respectively.
  • If you are traveling with a breastfeeding baby at Fort Lauderdale airport, ensure you download the Mamava App so you will be able to access the nursing suites at the airport. These rooms offer privacy, comfort, fold-down tables, power outlets, and two benches. These suites are located airside and landside of terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • There are many dine-in and grab-and-go eateries at the San Jose Airport that you may choose from if you're looking for somewhere to eat. Restaurants that are open around the clock include Bar Imperial and Brioche Doree on the airside as well as Cafe Lavazza on the lobby mezzanine on the landside.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1559 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
Airline reviews

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

6.0 GoodOluwaseyi, Feb 2026
PTY - POS
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

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

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

Good. No issues except a slight delay. Crew came in late.

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

There was a fowl odour coming from the lavatory the entire flight

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

WiFi was not eorkig (again) And the plane was from 1990 with the screens which were.not touch and most didn’t even work and if lucky could tune in tv

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.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

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

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

Customer service online / on the phone are horrible. Flight crew is great but gate agents and customer service are terrible

It was cancelled a few hours before take off. Spirit has yet to confirm I will be refunded for the trip

There was absolutely nothing good about this fight. They delayed us for over 2 hours to give our plane to a flight going to Tampa. By the time we got to norfolk conditions were too bad to land so they took us to Charlotte to refuel so they could fly back to Fort lauderdale. There was almost no communication from the pilot, no wifi, no chargers, and they wouldn't even give us free water when we were stuck in Charlotte refueling.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

It was the most turbulent terrifying flight I’ve ever been on. I will never fly spirit again.

The flight was delayed for unknown reasons while other airlines weren’t. It was very frustrating.

I was not informed via text about flight delay and gate change. There should have been a notice by the original gate letting us know that there was a change. A half hour before original flight time we realized there was no one there and were told that the gate was changed so we ran across the airport (I was traveling with my aunt who is in her upper 60s) to try to make the flight and then saw that the flight was actually delayed an hour . If you can do something for us to makeup for this we would appreciate it. Thank you

Less than acceptable. Family members had flights cancelled with no reason. Multiple hour delay, gate changes, poor communication, less than satisfactory. I will never fly with spirit again, which is a shame because it’s a budget friendly option but quite frankly with all of the hassle and hoops that come with flying spirit. Completely unacceptable.

No complaints with pricing so don’t expect a lot of extras.

Flight got cancelled 1.5 hours prior to gate open and logistics of travel got delayed.

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