Fly private between Fort Lauderdale and San Jose from US$26,500 for a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+). Get an instant, guaranteed quote.
We fly Fort Lauderdale (FLL) ⇄ San Jose (SJO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Fort Lauderdale and San Jose lie approximately 1,838 km apart (1,142 mi / 992 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Fort Lauderdale–San Jose spans US$26,500 – US$73,000: from a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jet · rec. | 2h 45m | 2h 29m – 3h 02m | US$26,500 | 6-8 |
| Midsize Jet | 2h 42m | 2h 26m – 2h 58m | US$37,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$52,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 2h 45m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 2h 40m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 2h 32m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 42m | US$37,500 – US$52,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 40m | US$41,000 – US$58,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 34m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 31m | US$52,000 – US$73,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 31m | US$57,000 – US$80,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 34m | US$62,500 – US$87,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Fort Lauderdale–San Jose is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Fort Lauderdale, United States: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
San Jose, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Fort Lauderdale–San Jose when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Fort Lauderdale–San Jose comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$26,500 – US$73,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 45m airborne across the 1,838 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Light Jet, Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Fort Lauderdale–San Jose charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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