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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$156
Liberia
Liberianonstop$232
San José
San Josénonstop$156
Liberia
Liberianonstop$232

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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

Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
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10:20 am - 12:15 pmFLL-SJO
2h 55mnonstop
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1:31 pm - 5:30 pmSJO-FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 12:15 pmFLL-SJO
2h 55mnonstop
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1:31 pm - 5:30 pmSJO-FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$157Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 12:15 pmFLL-SJO
2h 55mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pmSJO-FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$166Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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7:00 am - 8:52 amFLL-SJO
2h 52mnonstop
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2:01 pm - 5:59 pmSJO-FLL
2h 58mnonstop
$167JetBlue
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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 11:37 amFLL-SJO
5h 58m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 5:30 pmSJO-FLL
3h 00mnonstop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:25 pmFLL-SJO
2h 55mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pmSJO-FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 12:55 pmFLL-LIR
2h 55mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 5:55 pmLIR-FLL
2h 55mnonstop
$232JetBlue
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 1:50 pmFLL-LIR
18h 05m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 12:29 amLIR-FLL
9h 24m1 stop
$246Delta
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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 1:50 pmFLL-LIR
9h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 12:29 amLIR-FLL
8h 24m1 stop
$255Delta
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 27
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 12:55 pmFLL-LIR
2h 55mnonstop
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12:10 pm - 4:00 pmLIR-FLL
2h 50mnonstop
$267JetBlue
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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 $151 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 $151.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $312, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $312 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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Costa Rica, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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 $272 on average. Morning departures are around 20% cheaper than evening flights, 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 $433.

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 5 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8004 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

10.0 ExcellentDuane, Nov 2025PBI - ATL
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The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

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.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

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

It was great. I had never flown on JetBlue before, but would be very happy to fly with them in the future.

The captain gave good announcements and the flight attendants were friendly. The WiFi was pretty good. The plane itself looked very old inside and the seats were very uncomfortable. The screens in the seat backs were the smallest I’ve ever seen. There were so many loud and obnoxious kids on this flight and the parents didn’t do much to try to quiet them down. Some had videos and games on tablets with higher than necessary volume going the whole time.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Flight was delayed several 3 hours - no reason was given and no communication what so ever.

No overhead baggage room even though I was seated in row 2. Consequently had to check in my carry on bag. Baggage carousel was jammed. Took 45 min to get my bag.

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.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

Very sad about what Spirit has become, because the flights I had with them were delayed between an hour and a half and two, terrible service

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

Had to deplane for undisclosed mechanical issue. Landed in Chicago 3 hours late. Food voucher at FLL came just as we were recording. Crew and agents were troopers--better than Spirit last night.

I never made my flight because of their poor service, as I said in my other review: I never made this flight. When I got to the airport I had a message to say that the flight was delayed and would be getting into Fort Lauderdale at 10 pm. My connecting flight was due to leave around 10:10 pm so there is no way I would have made the connection. I went back to the Spirit desk and tried to explain this to a desk agent who didn't understand. Eventually her supervisor came over and explained it. The desk agent was unhelpful and only offered options that would have required getting a hotel overnight. She offered no hotel or meal vouchers and when I said that it seemed my only option was to go to another airline she told me I needed to make a decision because they were closing the desk and would not be back till 3 pm. I went to Delta and had to pay extra but they could help get me back to Orlando. I now have to file a claim against Spirit and I am just glad I paid for insurance. Very unhappy and very poor service.

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

I liked the check in procedure. The luggage charges and overweight cost can be better.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

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