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

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Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,150 mi 1h 32m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FXE and SJO, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

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 0 8 1
Weekly flights 1 12 –
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 50m 2h 41m
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Miami (OPF) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of FXE with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FXE to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 32m. The route covers 1,150 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FXE to SJO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, TMB, PBI, PIE, OPF, MIA, LIR, MCO, ECP, CHS, HOU, SJU, CLT, SXM, BDL, BWI, DAL, BNA, IAD, TEB, JFK, YYZ, MSP, YUL, SAN, VNY, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).