Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Fort Lauderdale is one hour ahead of Houston and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from HOU to FLL start from 08:45 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are nine weekly Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your HOU to FLL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Fort Lauderdale (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers HOU to FLL flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 72.85% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HOU and FLL include:
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight is R 1,206. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,532. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from HOU to FLL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HOU to FLL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston Hobby Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Houston Hobby Airport from central Houston, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HOU:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Reserve a hotel near FLL if you have a late Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and explore beyond Fort Lauderdale's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Fort Lauderdale. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HOU to FLL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
