Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (where Orlando International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route is from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can select from 15 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MCO to FLL is the 05:25 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:46 with Spirit Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your MCO to Fort Lauderdale flight.
Travelling during a popular month like March? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your trip at MCO and fly nonstop to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets.
Book your favourite seat with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Travelling from central Orlando to MCO takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
77% of flights that depart Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale
R 485 is currently the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. Return plane tickets start at R 1,050. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from MCO to Fort Lauderdale, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across every month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the centre of Fort Lauderdale takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from MCO to Fort Lauderdale.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. March is the busiest month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
After booking your flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Las Olas Beach are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
