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$65+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fort Lauderdale to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$156
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/161:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/710:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/111:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$156
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/111:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$157
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/89:00 pmFLL - SJO
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/101:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/21:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$166
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/67:10 amFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1012:34 pmSJO - FLL
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1710:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/251:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$172

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José that are best for you.

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Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/10

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$167

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/19

9:00 pm-10:19 am

1 stop14h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$171

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 11/25

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

1:20 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$185

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/4

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$185

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/28

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$185

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 11/20

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$185

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/14

7:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

12:34 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$190

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/21

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

11:24 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$197

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/7

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$65

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 11/6

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$65

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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 Fort Lauderdale to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Fort Lauderdale-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Lauderdale-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Fort Lauderdale-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José (average of $112). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Fort Lauderdale to San José flights

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

For a smooth parking experience, download the FLL Airport App for real-time parking space information and guidance.

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SJO

At SJO, authorized taxis and public buses are available for transport. Taxis are recommended for convenience and avoiding Uber pickup complications.

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Paul Rubio

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Paul Rubio

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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Marisa Garcia

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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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, JetBlue, and Avianca from Fort Lauderdale to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José, you will be flying from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) take 2h 45m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José per day from 4 airlines.

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

    This flight path from Fort Lauderdale to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Spirit Airlines can get you from Fort Lauderdale to San José in just under 2h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Fort Lauderdale and San José is about 1141 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($154), Copa Airlines ($156), and JetBlue ($178) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to San José. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $176 for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $64 while the most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $152.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José (average of $112). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$178Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$223Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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