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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Fort Lauderdale:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 3:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:06 pm and lands at 6:06 pm.

The flight takes about 3h.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale.

A direct flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h, covering 2,956 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale range from C$ 306 to C$ 612, with an average of C$ 440 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 306 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of C$ 440. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 406 round-trip, compared to C$ 459 via a layover through Tampa (TPA).

JetBlue is the only airline operating San José to Fort Lauderdale flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 69–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 527 to C$ 2,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 351, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Ace
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Fort Lauderdale route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 417 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 491, a difference of C$ 74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only JetBlue operates flights between San José and Fort Lauderdale.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 19m, compared with 7h 50m via Orlando (MCO) and 8h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, and Broward Center for the Performing Arts. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.