Travelling from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale is one hour ahead of Houston and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from HOU to FLL start from 05:30 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HOU to FLL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Fort Lauderdale — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Southwest Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HOU to FLL flights, with 81.82% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HOU and FLL include:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
At the moment, 85 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 188 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HOU to FLL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HOU to FLL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
81.06% of flights departing from William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from HOU.
To get to William P. Hobby Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to HOU:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you're landing on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and discover Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the busiest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Before locking in your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HOU to FLL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.