Travelling from Denver to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Many exciting adventures take off from Denver's main airport, Denver International Airport (DEN). Check out your options for catching a flight from Denver to Fort Lauderdale leaving from this base.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Fort Lauderdale's major arrival point is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
The average duration of a direct Denver to Fort Lauderdale flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale two hours ahead of Denver.
The busiest route for flights from Denver to Fort Lauderdale is from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Choose from 28 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DEN to FLL is the 06:00 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 23:59 with United Airlines.
To ensure you board your Denver to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Fort Lauderdale
R 994 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Denver to Fort Lauderdale. A return flight starts at R 2,003. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
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Flying from Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
If you're after a direct flight from Denver to Fort Lauderdale, you can depart from Denver International Airport (DEN). Travel from DEN to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) without any stops.
Check out the deals with United Airlines. This airline offers direct Denver to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets out of DEN.
DEN is about 31 kilometres from central Denver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Fort Lauderdale? Consider Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that take off from DEN reach their destination on time.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is approximately 5 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near FLL if you're coming in on a late flight from Denver to Fort Lauderdale. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and find adventure across Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Denver to Fort Lauderdale flight.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the busiest month for flights from Denver to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, go to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Lock in a Denver to Fort Lauderdale ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Denver to Fort Lauderdale in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
After booking your flight from Denver to Fort Lauderdale, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are a couple of big attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, head for Miami, roughly 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are highlights.
