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Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Lauderdale from $288 SJO → FLL

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

The cheapest return found recently is $406 with avianca airlines, 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $288 with avianca airlines, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$288, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$406, 16 Jan 2027 to 23 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$447 to $514
Cheapest month to fly
February 2027, return fares from $405 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
jetBlue

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $447 to $514.

Cheapest return found recently

$406

16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 5:15 p.m. · Return leaves 4:25 p.m. · 27 h 35 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$588

3 Dec – 8 Dec · jetBlue

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 3:00 p.m. · 5 h 58 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $406 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $405 4 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $368 to $415.

$406, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $368 to $415.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 15 Nov to 4 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

41 fares on 12 departure dates

15 Nov – 22 Nov: $471, found 5 days ago18 Nov – 22 Nov: $480, found 6 days ago27 Nov – 3 Dec: $545, found 4 days ago1 Dec – 6 Dec: $504, found 8 days ago3 Dec – 8 Dec: $452, found 6 days ago7 Dec – 13 Dec: $461, found 7 days ago21 Dec – 30 Dec: $430, found 4 days ago25 Dec – 30 Dec: $478, found 6 days ago31 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $603, found 2 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $682, found 2 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $406, found 2 days ago4 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027: $405, found 5 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 22 Nov$471avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 22 Nov$480avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 3 Dec$545avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 6 Dec$504Copa AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 8 Dec$452Copa AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 13 Dec$461Copa AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 30 Dec$430United AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 30 Dec$478United AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$603jetBlueJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$682avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$406avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027$405avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $405.

November 2026From $4713 departure dates15 Nov – 22 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4306 departure dates21 Dec – 30 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $4062 departure dates16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $405Cheapest seen1 departure date4 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, jetBlue.

One-way

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$288

14 Nov · avianca airlines

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Leaves 4:05 p.m. · 21 h 55 min trip

1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $288 14 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 8 days, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $264 to $337.

$288, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $264 to $337.

8 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

2 fares on 2 departure dates

14 Nov: $288, found 2 days ago15 Nov: $301, found 4 days agoNov
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov$288avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Nov$301avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines.

Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

Today's prices for 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First

Today's prices for 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First

How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

Return

The cheapest fares were 180 or more days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$400$384+5%12
7–13 days$400$384+5%13
14–29 days$435$382+14%30
30–59 days$415$368+9%49
60–89 days$436$405+14%43
90–179 days$481$381+26%16
180+ days$382$382Cheapest seen7

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 8 days of one-way prices, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

San Jose → Miami

40 km from Fort Lauderdale

$468

$62 more than flying to Fort Lauderdale

4 Dec – 11 Dec · SJO → MIA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

San Jose → Miami

40 km from Fort Lauderdale

$190

$98 less than flying to Fort Lauderdale

3 Dec · SJO → MIA · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest return found recently is $406 with avianca airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 23 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $405 with avianca airlines, 4 Feb 2027 to 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $447 to $514.

How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $288 with avianca airlines, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $405, 4 Feb 2027 to 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 180 or more days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $588 with jetBlue, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 14 Nov, takes 21 h 55 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale?

Between 15 Nov and 4 Feb 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Copa Airlines on 3 and United Airlines on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work