$95 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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Cheap Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale (SJO-FLL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $95 for one-way flights and $148 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$148 Roundtrip, just found
$148
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $148 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 19
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$160 Roundtrip, just found
$160
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $160 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$160 Roundtrip, just found
$160
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $160 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 29
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$161 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $161 found 8 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 25
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$162 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $162 found 6 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$169 Roundtrip, just found
$169
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $169 just found
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 5
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$173 Roundtrip, just found
$173
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $173 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 11
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$202 Roundtrip, just found
$202
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $202 just found
Copa
Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$214 Roundtrip, just found
$214
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $214 just found
avianca
Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 29
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$283 Roundtrip, just found
$283
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $283 just found

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From $147 - $451 per traveler.

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Flights from San José (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, avianca
Roundtrip price
$148
Distance
1141 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 2 mins

San José to Fort Lauderdale Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Fort Lauderdale

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Fort Lauderdale in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $95 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Fort Lauderdale flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Fort Lauderdale airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $95 or cheap return flight from $148 from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
The cheapest month to fly from SJO to FLL is September, when there's less demand. Off-peak months are generally when you'll find cheap fares for travel between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Jump on a direct flight with Spirit Airlines and go straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are some well-known airlines offering reasonable fares. Keep in mind that flight prices from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) can change depending on departure dates, demand and how early you book. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily find a SJO to FLL flight that works with your plans and budget.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
When jetting out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you'll have a choice from an average of 3 daily nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
The 1 PM departures from SJO to FLL are the busiest. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you're looking to save, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to FLL?
If you jet off on a Saturday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)'s first flight to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) takes off at approximately 1:57AM UTC-6. With a total flight time of 2h 53m, you'll arrive at around 5:50AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Flights from SJO to FLL have an average travel time of 2 hours and 55 minutes. The distance between the two is 1,150 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
To reach Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) without delays, pick a flight that leaves Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Fort Lauderdale from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you're leaving on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale, you'll touch down at either Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SJO to FLL are generally more expensive. To secure the cheapest rates, start looking for flights well in advance. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may land a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to FLL flight and hotel package?
Booking a SJO to FLL flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our extensive range of stays and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
In most instances, you can cancel or reschedule your SJO to FLL flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you want more information, go to our Customer Service portal.

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