Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport (CZM): what you need to know
Mexico is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale. Cozumel Airport is located in Mexico, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CZM. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CZM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL is approximately 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
About Cozumel Airport (CZM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CZM instead:
Getting from Cozumel Airport (CZM) to central Mexico
Cozumel Airport to central Mexico is around 1689 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport (CZM)
For a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport, R 3,196 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 7,016. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to CZM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport.
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Customise your trip with filters. Adjust the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport (CZM)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport while November is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Mexico, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Mexico. May is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale to CZM sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 2ºC and 21ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel Airport.
More about Mexico
Make sure you add Plaza de Armas to your itinerary. This is one of the most popular things to see and do when visiting Mexico.
