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$90+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 30, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$214
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/312:19 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2110:43 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/2512:38 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:43 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/1412:38 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$223
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2710:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:48 pm
FLL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1112:19 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:43 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/312:38 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:55 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$230
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2510:55 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 6/11:00 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$231
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:50 am
FLL
-
LIR
Nonstop3h 05m
JetBlue
Thu 4/231:00 pm
LIR
-
FLL
Nonstop2h 56m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/27$289

Find flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 30, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 6/11

10:55 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/15

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$240

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/10

10:30 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/12

11:38 am-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$278

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/9

6:50 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

12:38 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$292

Fort LauderdaleLiberia

FLL - LIR

FLLLIR

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 5/10

10:51 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 04m

Liberia

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$294

Fort LauderdaleLiberia

FLL - LIR

FLLLIR

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 5/12

10:51 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 04m

Liberia

Fri 5/15

1:00 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$294

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 5/25

6:14 pm-7:09 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

4:10 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$306

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/28

6:14 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

4:10 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$306

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/6

6:14 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 am-4:28 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$310

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 6/1

6:14 pm-7:12 am

1 stop14h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

8:47 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$310

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/22

6:14 pm-7:08 am

1 stop14h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

8:46 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Fort Lauderdale with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica (average of $92). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

The most flights from FLL to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica, such as Copa Airlines,JetBlue, andAvianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,564 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. It is only a 3.4 mi journey to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from Fort Lauderdale’s city center.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flight route?

    Within the past month, 26 users have taken a look at flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Copa Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 05m. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica is about 1141 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $291 for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $215.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica (average of $92). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$94Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$125Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$154Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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