Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 36 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest available. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to FLL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, so jetting off to Fort Lauderdale (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 88.65% of services arriving as planned, JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record for LAX to FLL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and FLL include:
Tampa International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Right now, 62 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 142 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to FLL, book your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to FLL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Reserve a hotel near FLL if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
You'll find FLL at 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 to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Fort Lauderdale. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you want to visit Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to FLL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include 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 major highlights starting with Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.