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

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 12:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José takes 2h 59m, covering 1,141 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José range from $276 to $528, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $276 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $387 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $295 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $387 for nonstop.

JetBlue is the only airline operating Fort Lauderdale to San José flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

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 A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to San José flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,194. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $414, a difference of $42.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only JetBlue operates flights between Fort Lauderdale and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 45m, compared with 6h 46m 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.

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

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to San José flights:

• JetBlue: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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.