Fort Lauderdale

$71+ Cheap flights from California to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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LAX — FLL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Fort Lauderdale

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
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From California to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from California to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from California to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/262:25 pmLAS - FLL
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/18:20 pmFLL - LAS
Nonstop5h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:06 pmLAS - FLL
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2010:25 pmFLL - LAS
Nonstop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$147
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:10 pmBUR - FLL
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/1410:25 pmFLL - BUR
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$155
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Fri 5/27:34 pmSJC - FLL
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/67:30 amFLL - SJC
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$156
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Tue 3/183:35 pmSNA - FLL
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/257:10 amFLL - SNA
2 stops17h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$161
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Sat 3/16:50 amLAX - FLL
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/42:30 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop12h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:30 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Thu 3/1312:23 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:59 pmLAS - FLL
1 stop13h 46mFrontier
Sat 3/89:25 pmFLL - LAS
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$178
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Sat 4/126:29 pmOAK - FLL
1 stop8h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1510:25 pmFLL - OAK
1 stop15h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$181
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Mon 3/1010:20 pmLAX - FLL
Nonstop4h 37mDelta
Mon 3/177:35 amFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:50 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop12h 07mFrontier
Sat 6/1412:21 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop13h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$203
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Sat 3/16:59 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/812:27 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$205

Find flights from California to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Fort Lauderdale that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

2:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/1

8:20 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$141

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

11:06 pm-11:14 am

1 stop9h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/20

10:25 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$147

BurbankFort Lauderdale

BUR - FLL

BURFLL

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 4/10

6:10 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 4/14

10:25 pm-7:13 am

1 stop11h 48m

$155

San JoseFort Lauderdale

SJC - FLL

SJCFLL

San Jose

Fri 5/2

7:34 pm-9:10 am

1 stop10h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 5/6

7:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$156

Santa AnaFort Lauderdale

SNA - FLL

SNAFLL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/18

3:35 pm-6:05 am

1 stop11h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 3/25

7:10 am-9:28 pm

2 stops17h 18m

$161

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

11:18 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 25m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 3/18

4:13 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$163

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

4:48 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 22m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 3/13

12:23 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$167

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

9:30 pm-11:33 am

1 stop11h 03m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 3/13

12:23 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$170

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/1

11:59 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 3/8

9:25 pm-8:58 am

1 stop14h 33m

$178

OaklandFort Lauderdale

OAK - FLL

OAKFLL

Oakland

Sat 4/12

6:29 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 31m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/15

10:25 pm-10:37 am

1 stop15h 12m

$181

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Travel insights for flights from California to Fort Lauderdale

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Fort Lauderdale including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Fort Lauderdale as you normally would.

Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 1.8 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Fort Lauderdale when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Fort Lauderdale, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from California?

    For a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale, you will be flying into Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is just 3.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Fort Lauderdale one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from California to Fort Lauderdale for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Fort Lauderdale?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale consider choosing Hawaiian Airlines (86%), Singapore Airlines (86%) or Azul (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $103. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $93 on average our data indicates $859 when flying from California to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Fort Lauderdale that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Fort Lauderdale by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Fort Lauderdale. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$90Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$192Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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