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$87+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — FLL
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in October or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$133
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$215

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/1310:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/29$133
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/910:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/26$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Thu 10/912:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1110:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/27$137
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1210:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/28$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Fri 10/2412:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/3010:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/27$141
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/910:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/26$142
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:37 amSJO - FLL
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/67:01 amFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/26$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:19 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/2810:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/26$144
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1110:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/29$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1210:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/27$146

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/16

7:01 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$148

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 10/20

7:01 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$152

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/3

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$157

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

2:01 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 11/20

2:18 pm-4:08 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$173

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

9:57 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 1/26

10:40 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$173

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

9:57 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$173

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/18

11:37 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 10/20

10:45 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$183

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

1:16 am-5:09 am

Nonstop2h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 12/8

10:30 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$192

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

4:08 am-3:18 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/28

5:09 pm-8:19 am

1 stop16h 10m

$207

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

9:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops14h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$207

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Fort Lauderdale in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San José to Fort Lauderdale flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to Fort Lauderdale trip
Airports
SJO

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Arrive at least 3 hours before your flight, despite self-check kiosks speeding things up.

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FLL

For a smooth exit from FLL, order your Uber or Lyft 10 minutes before reaching the rideshare area to avoid waiting in the crowd.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fort Lauderdale from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 SJO to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated September 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale, such as Southwest, Copa Airlines, and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,542 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,444 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    Booking a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale, all of which are around 2h 53m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

    Within the past month, 25 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

    A quick flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale can take about 2h 55m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $148. The distance from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale is about 1141 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $69 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $147 and $172 round-trip. Avianca is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale is generally $281, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $116 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Fort Lauderdale 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 San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from San José, San José Province to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$69Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$172Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$203Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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