Travelling 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 options for flying out of this base when booking your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Jump on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 35 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most popular route. There are 56 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with United at 13:38. Go for the first FLL to IAD departure with United at 08:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to IAD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can get away on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport with United. This popular airline offers services from FLL.
The distance from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL is approximately 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
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About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 51 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 3 hours and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
59 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport. Return flights start from 118 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book 9 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to IAD then.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
February is the quietest time to fly to Washington DC. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Washington DC. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale to IAD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington Dulles International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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