San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale (SJO–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJO–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 2h57 | – | – | – |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 32Q | 3h02 | – | – | – |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 1 | 320 | 2h44 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San José (Alajuela)
| Metric | SJO→FLL | LIR→FLL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJO | – | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 56m |
Travel Essentials
SJO: CST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJO to FLL
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SJO to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to FLL ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,838 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 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).