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$48+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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CMH — FLL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in September or July, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(Spirit)

One-way from

$48
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$201
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
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Fri 3/1410:38 amCMH - FLL
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1710:09 pmFLL - CMH
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$98
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Thu 2/275:59 pmLCK - FLL
Nonstop2h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 3/612:47 pmFLL - LCK
Nonstop2h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$112
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Thu 3/135:19 pmCMH - FLL
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/175:45 pmFLL - CMH
Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$140
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Sun 4/63:33 pmLCK - FLL
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/119:36 pmFLL - LCK
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$228

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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.

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Columbus

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Fort Lauderdale

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Fri 3/14

10:38 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 3/17

10:09 pm-12:51 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$98

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

LCK - FLL

LCKFLL

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 3/30

4:20 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/3

12:58 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$119

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Thu 3/13

5:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 3/17

5:45 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$140

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

LCK - FLL

LCKFLL

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 4/6

3:33 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/11

9:36 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$228

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

LCK - FLL

LCKFLL

Columbus Rickenbacker

Thu 4/3

4:30 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$48

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Fri 3/14

10:38 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$48

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Sun 3/23

5:19 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$96

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

LCK - FLL

LCKFLL

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 4/13

3:43 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$101

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Tue 4/22

10:24 am-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$170

ColumbusFort Lauderdale

CMH - FLL

CMHFLL

Columbus

Mon 4/21

1:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$177

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to FLL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, you will be flying into Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is just 3.4 mi from the center of the city. Fort Lauderdale is the only Fort Lauderdale airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 7 airlines have flights to Fort Lauderdale from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($98), and Allegiant Air ($112) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $48 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $48 and Delta from $170 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale is $47. On average you can expect to pay $187. The most popular route, (Columbus - Fort Lauderdale), can usually be booked for $95.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from Columbus 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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
FrontierCheapest$68Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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