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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:03 am
• Latest: departs at 3:54 pm and lands at 6:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Miami:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Miami takes 3h 03m, covering 1,121 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 San José to Miami range from $213 to $398, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $213 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $288 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA), compared to $286 for nonstop.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volaris has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San José to Miami flights are:

• Avianca: 98% on time
• Volaris: 94% on time
• American Airlines: 89% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Miami 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 $365 to $1,860. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the San José to Miami route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San José to Miami are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Boutique Rent a Car
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from San José to Miami usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

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 San José to Miami route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 73% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Miami. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $316, a difference of $50.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Miami. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Avianca

Flying via Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 5h 47m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 6h 10m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Miami flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Some rental car agencies at MIA are in the MIA Rental Car Center (RCC), while others are near the airport instead of inside the center. The MIA Mover connects the airport to the RCC and the station is on the third level between the Flamingo and Dolphin garages. Moving walkways on the third level lead to the station.

Yes, MIA has MIAmamas lactation pods in the post-security area of each concourse. They provide a private space for mothers to pump or nurse.

Yes. VIP Santamaría is located on the upper level at boarding gate 5. Amenities include cable TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary national beer, red and white wine, free soft drinks and sodas, plus magazines and newspapers.