Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your BHM to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Start your trip at BHM and travel straight to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets.
Get on board with Spirit Airlines. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Travelling from central Birmingham to BHM takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BHM:
When it comes to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fort Lauderdale
R 815 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 1,623. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from BHM to Fort Lauderdale, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before your flight from BHM to Fort Lauderdale can help you lock in the best possible rate.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To skip the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in December.
When booking your Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are leading attractions which should feature on every Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Tampa, about 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key reasons to visit.