Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) leaving from here.
Around 2 hours 53 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Fort Lauderdale. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the busiest route. JetBlue operates the earliest flight at 10:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from FLL to SJO is with Spirit Airlines at 23:25.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SJO, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Get to your destination in one go from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of FLL, you can take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport with Spirit Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Fort Lauderdale to SJO leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
FLL is approximately 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
For a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport, R 1,320 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 3,142. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to SJO when you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for San Jose. March is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale to SJO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
One of the best ways to get to know San Jose is to visit its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in San Jose and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.