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$54+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (DTW - FLL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FLL
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in May or April, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$111
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Spirit)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1112:41 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/148:34 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$113
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/102:50 pmDTW - FLL
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1810:30 pmFLL - DTW
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$119
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/261:35 pmDTW - FLL
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/21:50 pmFLL - DTW
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/23$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/512:15 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mDelta
Tue 6/106:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/24$220

Find flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 24, 2025.

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DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/3

8:48 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 4/7

8:13 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$111

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

1:06 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 5/4

10:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$119

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

1:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 3/25

1:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$194

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

12:15 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$199

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

8:23 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$54

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$115

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/22

3:36 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$122

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$130

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$135

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

5:30 am-1:46 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$154

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

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

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 26 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to FLL are scheduled on a Saturday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 24, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,742 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

    If you wish to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale. There are 15 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) per day to choose from. Flights to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 01m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($111), Southwest ($199), and Delta ($243) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale consider choosing LATAM Airlines (77%), ITA Airways (77%) or Delta (70%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale is generally $636, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $51. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $57 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$380Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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