Flying from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chattanooga.
To ensure you get on your CHA to FLL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Fort Lauderdale (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Allegiant Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHA and FLL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Currently, R 524 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,045. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CHA to FLL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHA to FLL.
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Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Of all flights leaving Chattanooga Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chattanooga Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Chattanooga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CHA:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
If you're arriving on a late Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty to explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Chattanooga Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CHA to FLL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
