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$129+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (SAN - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FLL
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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The best prices from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in April or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 March 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$236
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One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

December

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April

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/278:07 pmSAN - FLL
2 stops22h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/78:20 pmFLL - SAN
1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:56 pmSAN - FLL
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/169:50 amFLL - SAN
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1611:04 amSAN - FLL
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:00 amFLL - SAN
1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 3/2410:00 pmSAN - FLL
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Wed 4/92:00 pmFLL - SAN
1 stop11h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/3$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:15 pmSAN - FLL
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2110:25 pmFLL - SAN
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:10 amSAN - FLL
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/117:25 amFLL - SAN
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$302
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/251:56 pmSAN - FLL
Nonstop5h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/19:50 amFLL - SAN
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/3$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 5/153:35 pmSAN - FLL
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Mon 5/195:15 amFLL - SAN
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$354

Find flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 3, 2025.

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San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Thu 3/27

8:07 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops22h 09m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 4/7

8:20 pm-7:16 am

1 stop13h 56m

$236

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 3/24

1:56 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/16

9:50 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$237

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/16

11:04 am-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$251

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-10:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/9

2:00 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/9

5:15 pm-10:48 am

1 stop14h 33m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 4/21

10:25 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 09m

$269

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/9

12:55 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/12

6:15 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 52m

$347

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Thu 5/15

5:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop12h 15m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 5/18

9:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 25m

$354

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/16

1:56 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/20

9:50 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$387

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 7/9

9:40 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 38m

$129

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 4/21

9:08 pm-7:06 pm

3 stops18h 58m

$135

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 3, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

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 March 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fort Lauderdale from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Fort Lauderdale from 7 different airlines. 4h 49m is how long a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

    Flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $257 and $298, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale are Delta ($129), Spirit Airlines ($135), and United Airlines ($139).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale consider choosing Alaska Airlines (83%), Hawaiian Airlines (75%) or Azul (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Diego - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $155 on average our data indicates $480 when flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Fort Lauderdale layover in Dallas most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $50.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Fort Lauderdale layover in Charlotte least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from San Diego 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$145Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$183Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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