Flying from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Fort Lauderdale one hour ahead of Memphis.
Flights from MEM to FLL start from 08:04 — the first with Spirit Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:51 with Spirit Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MEM to FLL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Fort Lauderdale (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with Allegiant Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Allegiant Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MEM to FLL flights is Allegiant Air.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEM and FLL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
33 € is the lowest price for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 73 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book three months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEM to FLL.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from MEM to FLL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The address for MEM is 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Of the flights that depart from Memphis International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Memphis to Memphis International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEM:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FLL if you're catching a late Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and see more of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Memphis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEM to FLL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
