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) jetting off from here.
2 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
San Jose is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 10:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from FLL to SJO is with Spirit Airlines at 10:56pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SJO. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
March is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, get 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)
Take the express route from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport with JetBlue Airways. This top carrier offers services from FLL.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between FLL and SJO is jetBlue.
With 67.57% of its services landing as planned, jetBlue is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
75% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SJO and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, central San Jose is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ج.م. 7,680 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 16,556. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to San Jose. January is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Fort Lauderdale to SJO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in San Jose when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for National Park (Parque Nacional) followed by Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose, Liberia is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.
