San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale (SJO–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 3h07 | – | – | – |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 32B | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San José (Alajuela)
| Metric | SJO→FLL | LIR→FLL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJO | – | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 3h 3m |
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, Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SJO to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to FLL is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,838 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, Rafael Nuñez and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).