Flying from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.
5 hours 53 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located in Fort Lauderdale.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), with 0 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to FLL is the 23:30 WestJet option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 23:30 with WestJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to FLL.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) operate out of this terminal.
WestJet is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport departing from YVR.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
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Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Want more options for a direct flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)? Check out the fares flying out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH).
WestJet operates direct flights from Vancouver to FLL departing from CXH. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and FLL:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to FLL, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 128 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 221 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to FLL.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in May when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to FLL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Fort Lauderdale is to check out its popular attractions. Essential stops include Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat.
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