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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$159
Overall average: $286
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/7Fri 2/13
FLL - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $86-$178
JetBlue
Sat 3/14
FLL - SJO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José (FLL-SJO)

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

Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:30 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
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1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
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2h 59mnonstop
$159Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 12
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10:30 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
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1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$168Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:30 am - 12:22 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 8:05 pm
SJO
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FLL
6h 30m
1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$188Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:30 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$189Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 6
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 00mnonstop
$191Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:22 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$193Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$195Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:49 pm - 11:40 am
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SJO
13h 51m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 5:30 pm
SJO
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FLL
2h 59mnonstop
$197Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:22 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 8:05 pm
SJO
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FLL
6h 30m
1 stop
$198Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fort Lauderdale to San José flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José, 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 San José is October, where tickets cost $185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $331 and $292 respectively.

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

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 $253 on average.

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

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José

When to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fort Lauderdale to San José 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 Fort Lauderdale to San José

  • Are you allowed to travel with pets at SJO?

    SJO has a pet relief area to accommodate pet lovers. These designated areas are located at several points inside the airport, outside Terminals A and B. There is also a walkway just for pets inside Terminals A and B between Gates 17 and 16. However, due to the changing laws about pets in the cabin, all travelers with pets must check with security for proper inspection and advice.

  • What services are available people with a disability traveling in and out of FLL Airport?

    FLL Airport provides terminal services, parking, and transportation tailored to the unique requirements of passengers with disabilities. When using a cashier lane to leave the garage, veterans who have cars bearing the "DV" or "DAV" tags are excused from some parking costs. Please let the cashier know that you are a person living with disability.

  • Can I rent a car while at SJO?

    SJO has a variety of car rentals agencies available at the airport. You can choose from the following list: Budget, Apex Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car, Dollar Car Rental, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Hertz, National Rent-A-Car, Payless Car Rental, NÜ Car Rentals, and Solid Rent a Car. All these agencies can be accessed through the offcial SJO website and in their offices in the car rental area at SJO.

  • Can you find lactation suites at FLL?

    FLL has set aside suites in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 for lactating mothers with young babies. These suites are fitted with a folding table and extra seats.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José was $88 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fort Lauderdale to San José flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fort Lauderdale to San José flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José are Copa Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $285 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $297 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 San José.

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

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

    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 San José with an airline and back to Fort Lauderdale with another airline. Booking your flights between Fort Lauderdale and SJO 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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?

    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 San José from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $97 or less one-way and $223 or less round-trip.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), being a busy airport, is home to many major airlines, including JetBlue, United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Copa Airlines. It is hard to miss a plane from this center.
  • While at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), you can have a meal after your journey in one of the airports hotels. For foods and beverages at the airport, you can march into Malinche which opens at 5 am. it is located near Gate 10.
  • Some passengers are stressed about their luggage while in transit. At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, you can access a public baggage storage unit in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4. This will help you will help navigate to other areas or even outside the airport for a short period at an affordable rate without having to lug your bags around.
  • For VIP treatment at SJO, you can catch a great view at three lounges. The first lounge is the Santamaría VIP Lounge, which is at Gate 5. Secondly, there is the VIP Lounge Costa Rica at Gates 19 and 20. Lastly, we have the VIP Loung BAC at Gates 19 and 20.
  • If your flight is delayed, or you happen to arrive earlier than usual, FLL Airport has several sitting bays. These spots are fitted with charging ports and Wi-Fi. The sitting bays are located at several points in the concourses and at the rental car center.

Prefer to fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to San José?

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

Fort Lauderdale to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Friday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Friday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to San José. 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 Fort Lauderdale to San José? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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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

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

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.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

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.

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

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

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.

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

didn't order food on board. there's no way to hold a water botton on the way. otherwise it was a pleasant flight, thanks to the crew.

Even though there was a delay the crew was exceptional.

Flight was not on time and it was very annoying flight. Keep changing gates.

It was delayed but the landing was the smoothest in a while that I’ve had.

Second time in 3 days I walked off the plane late. This time - almost an hour.

Everything went well. The flight was slightly delayed however we landed on time.

Good! But your flight crews don’t need to ‘eat the mics’ when making announcements. If they held the mics 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths, we could understand them so much better. Otherwise, all is well.

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

They cancelled our flight (and others across the country) because crews called out sick. It was a miserable experience.

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