San Jose to Fort Lauderdale (SJC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,553 mi 4h 42m nonstop +3h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

SJC–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
OPF ~6h 16m APF ~6h 21m VNY ~6h 30m TMB ~6h 32m SAT ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,708
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
FLL → SJC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SJC→FLL OAK→FLL SFO→FLL
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 6
Weekly flights 3 1 67
Flight time 4h 42m 5h 2m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m to 4h 50m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJC–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,109 km
Flight time4h 42m to 4h 50m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 4h 42m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,553 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SJC to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, APF, VNY, TMB, SAT, STL, PDK, VRB, BCT, STS, MCO, JAC, EGE, NUQ, SUA, SSI, EYW, MIA, BUR, PBI, ONT, SUN, SNA, SUS, HDN, SBN, JAX, ASE, UES, SDF, BZN, GSP, RDU, BNA, OMA, OXC, FRG, DCA, TEB, TTN, BUF, PNE, PVR, YYC, YHM, IAD, SWF, BED, YVR, BOS, EWR, RNO, SAN, DAL, BWI, LAX, LAS, PHX, DFW, AUS, MDW, STN, SEA, ORD, DEN, ATL, FAB, SLC, PDX, HOU, MSP and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and STS. 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 SJC to FLL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to FLL ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,553 miles (4,109 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Santa Rosa (STS).