Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Fort Lauderdale is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 45 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LAX to FLL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Fort Lauderdale (and then other parts of the United States) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is jetBlue.
With 75.77% of services landing as planned, jetBlue is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to FLL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and FLL include:
Tampa International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight is R 1,529. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,643. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to FLL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LAX to FLL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car and discover Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to FLL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. 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.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
