Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 57 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York (the location of LaGuardia Airport).
With 83 flights a week between the two airports, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. JetBlue operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LGA to FLL is with jetBlue at 21:10.
To ensure you catch your flight from LGA to Fort Lauderdale, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
You can catch a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Start your trip at LGA and arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale include:
For a flight within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of New York, LGA can be reached in about 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 58 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LGA? If you're catching an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale
C$129 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$244. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from LGA to Fort Lauderdale by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel near FLL if you're taking a late flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LGA to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top sights which should be on every Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
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