Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Durham.
Flights from RDU to FLL start at 06:00 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The last departure is at 22:38 with Spirit Airlines. Overall, there are 22 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your RDU to FLL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Fort Lauderdale holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
Most passengers choose to travel with JetBlue Airways on this route.
With a reliable 85.06% of services landing on schedule, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RDU to FLL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and FLL:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Right now, 27 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 65 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to FLL, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham 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)
Book a hotel close to FLL if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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 to central Fort Lauderdale has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in May.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to FLL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in United States, consider Miami, about 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are key reasons to visit.
