Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your departure options from here when booking your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The average time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), with 14 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from FLL to IAD is the 8:40am United Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 6:35pm with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to IAD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like March? High seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Go straight to your destination from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from FLL.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United from FLL to IAD.
With a reliable 84.31% of services arriving on schedule, United leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
75% of flights that leave from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near IAD:
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, 39 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 79 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to IAD by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. June is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to IAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Washington DC
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