Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) (FLL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 2h56 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→SJO | OPF→SJO | MIA→SJO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | – | 56 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 41m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to SJO
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to SJO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,838 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).