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Renting a car is smart if you plan to go around Fort Lauderdale because it is comfortable and convenient. Both on-site and off-site car rental companies are present at the airport. A single building next to Terminal 1 houses all the companies, including Herts, SIXT, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, and Avis. They provide a large range of vehicles to choose from to meet your preferences and budget.

The four outdoor pet relief spots at the arrival airport are equipped with cleaning materials like trash bags. They can be found in the garage next to Terminal 1 and outside Terminal 1. Keep your pet in a cage or on a leash inside the terminals. However, as pet travel regulations vary per airline, we advise getting in touch with your airline in advance to inquire about their policies on animal travel.

At least two airlines operate direct flights from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can find cheaper connecting flights with one or two stopovers, commonly occurring at El Dorado International Airport and Tocumen International Airport Panama.

You can find a play area in Terminal B that offers children an interactive and educative space. This is an excellent place for children to kill time as they wait to board their flights. An adult should accompany children to the play area.

Among airlines operating San José to Fort Lauderdale 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 San José and Fort Lauderdale.

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

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 San José to Fort Lauderdale.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $248 round-trip, compared to $335 via a layover through San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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 A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% 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 13% on the San José to Fort Lauderdale route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $298, a difference of $36. 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 San José to Fort Lauderdale route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 4:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 6:07 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $274. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 02m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $325 to $2,862. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $256, which is 39% 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 San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 6h 44m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Ace
· Dollar
· Budget
· GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale range from $191 to $378, with an average of $274 over the past 12 months. Anything below $191 counts as a good deal.