Flying from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale departing from here.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is where your flight will arrive in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale four hours behind Reykjavik.
Leave enough time to make your Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale
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Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
KEF is about 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Keflavik International Airport:
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, 66.96% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
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 roughly 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near FLL if you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and discover Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale flight.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale. To escape the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in May.
Lock in a Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Fort Lauderdale, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are major attractions which should feature on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.