Cheap flights from Calgary to Fort Lauderdale International

Flying out of Calgary

Calgary grew from a small town into a major city thanks to being the center of Canada’s oil industry. Its international airport is the fourth busiest in the country with non-stop destinations such North, Central and South America, Europe and East Asia.

Airlines flying from Calgary to Fort Lauderdale International are Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, WestJet, United, Hahn Air and airline combinations.

Flight time is about 7 hours and 30 minutes.

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Passengers should be at the airport at least three hours before scheduled take-off.

Fort Lauderdale International

The airport is located in Broward Country, 6 miles outside of Fort Lauderdale. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the United States thanks to its focus on customer satisfaction. Making your trip as comfortable as possible is their number one goal.

The airport offers services such as baggage carts, restrooms through the four terminals, a shoe shine place, currency exchange, medical services, free Wi-Fi, a smoking area and more.

All four terminals feature restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner or just a snack if so preferred. There are numerous coffee shops where sandwiches and baked goods can be ordered.

For your shopping needs, there are a variety of stores that carry everything a tourist might need or want.

Transportation options to get you to your hotel include courtesy shuttles, hotel shuttles, shared rides, Broward County Transit bus, Tri-Rail commuter train and a taxi rank. Alternatively, you can arrange for a car with Skyscanner’s car rental.

Tips for Traveling to Fort Lauderdale

Pack a hat and lots of sunscreen before hitting the beach or going sightseeing. As a native Calgarian you’re probably not used to so many UV rays.

Book a hotel room before getting on the plane. Fort Lauderdale saw over six million tourists in 2016 so making a reservation is crucial. Skyscanner’s hotel page makes this easy.

Attractions in Fort Lauderdale

Very popular among tourists is the Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise. The guided cruise takes 3 hours and gives the chance to see parrots, plants and birds, and alligators.

If you prefer a smaller boat, there the Riverfront Venice of America Tour. During this 1.5 hour cruise, you can soak up the sun while watching piers and marinas go by.

For museum lovers, there’s Bonnet House Museum, Stranahan House, an antique car museum, a Naval Air Station and more.

If you like religious sites there’s the First Presbyterian Church, the ultra-modern First Congregational Church of Christ, the modest Parish of St. Francis & Clare, and others.

For the kids, there are several Segway tours, playgrounds and arcades.

Fort Lauderdale is the ideal place if you want a guaranteed sunny vacation. You can go sightseeing on foot, hop on boat and get interesting details about the area, or you can sit by the pool and do absolutely nothing.