C$ 295 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale – Compare and Save

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.

Only JetBlue operates flights between San José and Fort Lauderdale.

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

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

• JetBlue: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 344 round-trip, compared to C$ 484 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 68–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San José to Fort Lauderdale route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 413, a difference of C$ 50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 6:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the route average of C$ 381. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 59m, 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.

One-way fares from San José to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 320, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 7h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 09m via Orlando (MCO).

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.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale range from C$ 265 to C$ 524, with an average of C$ 381 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 265 counts as a good deal.