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

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1,142 mi airlines 22/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
B62038
B6 JetBlue
320
8:59 AM
CST TM
1:58 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK338
NK Spirit
A21N
1:18 PM
CST TM
6:19 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B638
B6 JetBlue
321
1:53 PM
CST TM
6:44 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62039
B6 JetBlue
320
7:00 AM
EDT T3
7:53 AM
CST
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B639
B6 JetBlue
321
11:37 AM
EDT T3
12:30 PM
CST
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK335
NK Spirit
32Q
1:11 PM
EDT T4
2:09 PM
CST
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,142 mi 2h 51m nonstop +2h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

SJO–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 14 320, 321 2h51-2h59
NK Spirit Airlines 7 A21N 3h01
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
321 Airbus A321 – B6
A21NNK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to FLL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,843
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → FLL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
FLL → SJO
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SJO→FLL LIR→FLL
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 22 7
Flight time 2h 51m 3h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,142 mi / 1,838 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m to 3h 24m.
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.

SJO–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,142 mi / 1,838 km
Flight time2h 51m to 3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 51m to 3h 24m. The route covers 1,142 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from SJO to FLL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, PBI, SAP, MSY, CTG, ILM, TYS, MEM, LCK, TEB, DAL, MGA, TTN, SAT, DSM, LIM, SEA, MIA, GUA, MCO, YYZ, GYE, IAH, DFW, CLT, TPA, LIR, PTY, HOU, JFK, ATL, YUL, SAL, SDQ, BOG, BNA, BWI, LAX, EWR, MDE, ORD, IAD, DEN, AUS and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from FLL to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to FLL

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJO to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to FLL ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,838 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).