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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 15:49
• Latest: departs at 15:06 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

A direct flight from San José to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 59m, covering 1,141 miles.

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.

Return flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale range from £165 to £331, with an average of £238 over the past 12 months. Anything below £165 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of £238. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £220 return, compared with £248 via a stopover through Tampa (TPA).

JetBlue is the only airline operating San José to Fort Lauderdale flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from San José to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £177, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Ace
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £226 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £266, a difference of £40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only JetBlue operates flights between San José and Fort Lauderdale.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 50m via Orlando (MCO) and 8h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

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.

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

• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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