Flying from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale departing from here.
Come in for landing at Fort Lauderdale's major arrival point, Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Fort Lauderdale 16 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time like December? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to FLL if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and experience more of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
If you're staying in Fort Lauderdale's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 8 kilometres from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Look for any information kiosks to point you in the right direction after disembarking your flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near FXE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale:
Why follow someone else's schedule? Pick up a Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book your wheels here with National.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from FXE a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, go to Fort Lauderdale in March.
When booking your Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Las Olas Beach, Playa las Olas and Museum of Discovery and Science are top sights which should be on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another essential stop in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without dropping by Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.
