Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Durham (the location of Raleigh-Durham International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale share the same timezone — UTC-5.
You can choose from 21 services a week between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This is the most popular flight route.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to Fort Lauderdale flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets are available for booking. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will be where your journey ends.
Direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale are operated by a good range of airlines. Get on board with any of these:
Travelling from central Durham to RDU takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale
28 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. A return plane ticket right now is 56 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from RDU to Fort Lauderdale if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to FLL if you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
For the best deal, book your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to Fort Lauderdale.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To skip the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in December.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to Fort Lauderdale in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are leading attractions which should be on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
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'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Tampa is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without dropping by Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.