Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 4 hours 56 minutes. Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Choose from 36 weekly flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take from LAX to FLL. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:59 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Traveling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LAX and FLL:
Dallas Love Field
William P. Hobby Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
C$70 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A return flight starts from C$140. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from LAX to FLL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometres from the center of Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport can be reached in about 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
Got an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to FLL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Fort Lauderdale
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from LAX to FLL:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Fort Lauderdale.