Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Every week, there are 27 San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 06:00 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:55 with JetBlue Airways.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to FLL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Fort Lauderdale, United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With a reliable 86.36% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for SFO to FLL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and FLL:
Denver International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight is 74 €. A round-trip fare right now is 163 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to FLL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to FLL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options 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 leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
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. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to FLL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Miami is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without seeing Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
