Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) (FXE–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,150 mi 1h 32m nonstop -2h behind

FXE–SJO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to SJO.
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Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric FXE→SJO FLL→SJO OPF→SJO
Distance from FXE 9 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 57m 2h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of FXE with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
FXE: EDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

FXE–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: FXE
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FXE to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,150 miles.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from SJO to FXE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FXE to SJO

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FXE to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FXE to SJO is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).