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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to San José flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only JetBlue operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and San José.

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $286 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $352 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Fort Lauderdale to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $380, a difference of $55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Fort Lauderdale to San José route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José takes 2h 57m, covering 1,141 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:57 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:57 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $355. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $2,043. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $242, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 6h 44m via Orlando (MCO) and 7h 44m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

San José is 2 hours behind Fort Lauderdale (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José range from $245 to $498, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.