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FLL → SJO
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of the Florida Everglades at departure and a stunning perspective of the Poás Volcano and the Guanacaste mountain range during the descent into San Jose.
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The Everglades
A sprawling view of Florida's River of Grass and unique wetland ecosystems immediately after leaving FLL.
Isla de la Juventud
A large, historic Cuban island known for its distinct shape and rugged coastline.
The Mosquito Coast
The dense, green rainforests and river deltas of the Nicaraguan coastline during the transition to Central America.
Poás Volcano
A spectacular view of the massive crater and its sulfuric lake during the standard arrival pattern for SJO.
Central Valley Slopes
Rolling hills covered in coffee plantations that define the landscape around San Jose.
Choose the right side for the best chance to see the Poás Volcano during the descent. During the rainy season (May to November), book a morning flight to ensure clear visibility before afternoon clouds build up over the mountains.
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Biscayne Bay
The sparkling turquoise waters of Miami's coast and the upper Florida Keys shortly after takeoff.
Jardines del Rey
Beautiful coral cays and islands along the northern coast of Cuba during the mid-flight transit.
Turrialba Volcano
One of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes, visible to the east during the final descent into the Central Valley.
Cartago Highlands
The lush, high-altitude landscape of the former capital city as the plane enters the San Jose basin.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic and for a clear view of the Talamanca mountain range. Watch for the dramatic cloud forests as you cross into the Costa Rican interior.
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Get eSIMs for Costa RicaDistance: 1,838 km (1,142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: SJO (9.993860244750977, -84.20880126953125)
Route Type: International
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