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

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San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,150 mi 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and FXE, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Metric SJO→FXE LIR→FXE
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 12m
Liberia (LIR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m.
Facts

SJO–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to FXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport take approximately 2h 46m. The route covers 1,150 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJO to FXE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, LIR, SRQ, FLL, TPA, MCO, CHS, MEM, RDU, ATL, CLT, DAL, BWI, IAD, TEB, AUS, YYZ, BNA, SXM, ORD, YUL, EWR, DEN, OAK, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from FXE 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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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to FXE

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to FXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to FXE ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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