Flying from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale departing from either of these.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Fort Lauderdale's chief entry point is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flight.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
With 32 weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale with JetBlue Airways at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from LAX to FLL is with JetBlue Airways at 23:59.
To ensure you board your Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of an international departure is a smart idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flights.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale jetting off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Start your journey at LAX and come in for landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets out of LAX. Get on board with any of these:
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FLL:
Travel at your own pace with a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and chase adventure across Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. To escape the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top sights which should be on every Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without visiting Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
