Flights Fort Lauderdale → San José (Alajuela)
As of November 2026, economy flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) have a typical range USD 240–1116, median USD 277. Full range across all 67 offers: USD 208–3763. We analyzed 67 offers from 12 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Fort Lauderdale → San José (Alajuela)
Based on 67 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Fort Lauderdale → San José (Alajuela)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 14 | — |
| Avianca | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Copa | Included | USD 40 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) cost?
Based on 67 offers · November 2026
Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights ranged from USD 208 to USD 3763 across 67 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 67 offers.
These 67 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 241 and USD 623
What hidden fees do Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) routes. The breakdown below is based on 67 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| UA | 45 | 6% |
| AA | 45 | 17% |
| Southwest | 14 | 6% |
| AV | 40 | 9% |
| DL | 45 | 11% |
| AC | 42 | 5% |
| CM | 55 | 9% |
Copa Airlines: base ~USD 551 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 606 total. Air Canada: base ~USD 921 + fees USD 42 = ~USD 963 total.
Copa Airlines's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Air Canada's lower-fee model — the USD 370 base difference shrinks to USD 357 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.CM charges 3.9x more in ancillary fees than Southwest on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela)?
12 airlines flew Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest Airlines | 3 | — | 224 | 0 (0%) |
 JetBlue | 1 | — | 230 | n/a |
 Southwest | 3 | 215–241 | 241 | 14 (6%) |
 American Airlines | 18 | 240–313 | 255 | 45 (18%) |
 American | 2 | — | 255 | n/a |
 United | 5 | 247–257 | 257 | n/a |
 Delta Air Lines | 2 | 350–448 | 399 | 45 (11%) |
 Avianca | 4 | 308–613 | 400 | 40 (10%) |
 Copa Airlines | 4 | 457–744 | 606 | 55 (9%) |
 United Airlines | 13 | 240–1217 | 623 | 45 (7%) |
 Air Canada | 11 | 354–1410 | 963 | 42 (4%) |
 AM | 1 | — | 3763 | n/a |
Where do the best Fort Lauderdale → San José (Alajuela) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights
- Full-service carriers on Fort Lauderdale–San José (Alajuela) cost 3.6x more than budget airlines (USD 836 vs USD 232 median; overall median USD 277).
- CM charges 3.9x more in ancillary fees than Southwest — USD 55 vs USD 14 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 97 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 255. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) cost?
- Based on 67 offers analyzed, Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights range from USD 208 to USD 3763, with a median price of USD 277. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 41 to the base fare on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) including all fees?
- Southwest Airlines has the lowest median fare on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) at USD 224 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Fort Lauderdale–San José (Alajuela) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 255. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) routes?
- Fort Lauderdale to San José (Alajuela) has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 208 to USD 3763 across 67 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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