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Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) Flight Information

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Airport code

FLL

Daily departures

4,114

Daily arrivals

3,933

Most popular destination

ATL (Atlanta)

Cheapest destination

CAK (Akron)

Average flight price

$464
Average number of daily flights departing from FLL
Average number of daily flights to FLL
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide

Paul Rubio
September 19, 2024

Since the early 2000s, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has undergone several expansions, evolving into a prominent hub in South Florida. It’s now a popular, often more affordable, alternative to Miami International Airport (MIA). Today, FLL serves over 135 domestic and international destinations and is expected to surpass its 2023 record of over 35 million passengers.

Tips to help you navigate FLL

The airport features four terminals arranged in a U-shape around a central parking area. Departures are located on the upper level, while arrivals and baggage claim are on the lower level in each terminal. The terminals are color-coded for convenience: Terminal 1 is yellow, Terminal 2 is red, Terminal 3 is purple, and Terminal 4 is green. This color-coding is particularly useful for navigating the maze-like parking garage, with colored footpath signs guiding you to the respective terminals.

Terminals 3 and 4 are interconnected, while Terminals 1 and 2 are housed in separate buildings. Once past security, movement between terminals is restricted to Terminals 3 and 4. This generally poses no issue, as airlines and alliances typically schedule connecting flights within the same terminal. However, in certain instances, particularly following specific international flights, terminal transfers may be necessary. In such cases, you will need to retrieve your baggage, undergo security screening once more, and then proceed to your connecting flight.

Despite its growth over the years, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport remains less daunting than Miami International Airport in terms of size and crowds. Although its food and beverage options may not rival those of a major city airport, it features local favorites such as Zona Fresca and Pollo Tropical. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, providing reliable service for emails and web browsing.

Lastly, despite Florida’s sunny climate, it’s advisable to bring a jacket to FLL. The airport is notorious for its brisk air conditioning, which is set to counteract the outdoor heat.

The best way to get to and from the airport to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Airport is conveniently close to major destinations: just 10 minutes (3 miles) to Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, 15 minutes (5 miles) to Downtown’s Las Olas Blvd., and under 20 minutes (6.5 miles) to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Rideshare is the best way to get around. There are two pickup zones in the arrivals area—one between Terminals 1 & 2, and the other between Terminals 3 & 4. Be sure to select the right one when ordering your ride.

With just two pickup areas at this busy airport, things can get chaotic. I usually order my Uber or Lyft about ten minutes before reaching the rideshare area to avoid waiting in the crowd. This strategy typically helps ensure a smooth and quick exit.

However, sometimes Uber drivers try to scam by staying in the cell phone lot for over ten minutes, hoping you’ll cancel so they can collect a cancellation fee. If this happens, don’t worry—taxis are readily available throughout the airport. They usually cost just a few dollars more than Uber for short trips to Port Everglades, Downtown, or the beach. If you don’t cancel, the Uber driver will eventually give up and cancel the ride themselves.

Connecting Fort Lauderdale to other major destinations

Several of Florida’s major cities are now interconnected by rail, following Brightline’s launch of high-speed service from Miami to Orlando in 2023. The Brightline currently stops at Downtown Miami, Aventura, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Downtown West Palm Beach, and Orlando International Airport (MCO), with 30 trains operating daily.

Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale station is a mere 20-minute (6-mile) drive from FLL, making it a convenient gateway to other Florida metropolises. The journey from Brightline Fort Lauderdale to Downtown Miami takes approximately 38 minutes, while travel to West Palm Beach ranges from 36 to 41 minutes.

Navigating Security lines at Fort Lauderdale

All four terminals have designated TSA Precheck lanes. Given how busy FLL can get, especially during peak season (December to April) and with major cruise ship departures, I’d highly recommend enrolling in this trusted traveler program, which is free with several credit cards.

In the event the Precheck lines are also long, use the opportunity to exercise your CLEAR Plus Membership, if you have one. CLEAR uses biometric security kiosks to verify your identity quickly. CLEAR kiosks are found in Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 (at the Gate F entrance). Several top-tier credit cards also offer this program complimentary for their cardholders.

Alternative airports that you would recommend

Miami International Airport is 30 miles southwest of FLL. If you are weighing your options between MIA and FLL based on ticket price, it’s wise to account for traffic and rideshare fares. Traffic times can vary wildly. I’ve gone between the two cities in thirty minutes, but I’ve also suffered through traffic for 90 minutes on multiple occasions.

Next, with surge pricing in effect, a rideshare from Miami airport to Port Everglades or Fort Lauderdale Beach can be really pricey, which would likely negate any price savings of flying into an alternate airport.

Parking at FLL

Parking at FLL is reasonably priced, with low hourly and daily rates, especially for long-term parking. The airport features three parking garages—Hibiscus, Palm, and Cypress—centrally located and a short walk from any terminal via color-coded walkways. The lower levels of Hibiscus and Palm garages are designated for short-term parking, while the upper levels, along with all three levels of the Cypress Garage, are reserved for long-term parking. In total, there are 11,000 parking spaces on-site.

For a smooth parking experience, consider downloading the FLL Airport App. It’s a valuable tool that includes an automated parking guidance system and space finder. The app provides real-time information on available spaces, garage locations, and levels. To use it, open the app, navigate to Airport Parking -> Parking Options -> Public Parking, and select either Short Term Parking or Long Term Parking to locate available spaces.

Airport lounges at FLL

FLL features three airport lounges: one in Terminal 1, another in Terminal 2, and a third in Terminal 3. The lounge in Terminal 3 is also accessible to passengers departing from Terminal 4.

Delta Sky Club

Opened in 2021, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 maintains a fresh and modern ambiance with a spacious design and commendable food options. Unlike many Delta Sky Clubs across the country, which are often plagued by overcrowding and long waits, this club has consistently delivered a wait-free experience for me.

Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Located in Terminal 3 between Concourses E and F, the Escape Lounge at FLL debuted in October 2022. A snazzy counter bar anchors the well-lit, contemporary space, rife with design-driven seating nooks. Entry is complimentary for AmEx Platinum cardholders and two guests. For non-cardholders, access can be purchased.

United Club

The only lounge option in Terminal 1 is a dire United Club. It lacks windows and personality, paling in comparison to the newer Delta and Escape lounges. However, since Terminal 1 is not connected airside to the other terminals, it’s the only option for those flying out of Terminal 1 . If you don’t have a United Club Membership, don’t waste your money on a pricey, one-time pass to this lounge (which can be purchased on the United app).

Car rental recommendations

FLL’s Rental Car Center is on-site across from Terminal 1 and houses a dozen major companies like Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and Sixt. Ten more companies operate offsite and can be reached by a shuttle from Zone G of the Center. I find the offsite lots time-consuming and frustrating, so I always choose a company directly at the Center.

Inside the multi-story Rental Car Center, twelve companies have their cars in the nearby parking garage. Signs clearly indicate which floor to go to for each company. Since the lines can be long, I recommend joining the loyalty program of your rental car company to speed up the process.

For example, I usually rent with Avis, one of the companies found directly at the Rental Car Center. To make life simpler, I have an account with their free loyalty program, Avis Preferred. As a member, my credit card and driver’s license are on file, so I can skip the counter when renting. Once I land, I open the Avis app, and it tells me where to find my rental car.

If you’re flying in or out of Terminal 1, you can reach the Rental Car Center via the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2 (so you don’t need to go outside!). Passengers at Terminals 2, 3, or 4 must take a free shuttle bus to the Center from outside the arrivals area. Buses run every ten minutes. Alternatively, if you have minimal luggage, you can walk outdoors between terminals until you reach Terminal 1, enter the departures area (you won’t need to pass security), follow the signs, and then cross over through Terminal 1’s pedestrian bridge.

This Cheapflights-commissioned article is presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the article are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others. Find more perspectives in our user reviews below.

Cheap flights to Fort Lauderdale Airport in November and December 2024

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Tue 12/310:29 amBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/86:00 amFLL - BOS
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$85
Wed 12/186:05 pmPHL - FLL
Nonstop2h 58mFrontier
Wed 12/2510:03 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$103
Wed 12/412:59 pmLGA - FLL
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/65:05 pmFLL - LGA
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$105
Mon 11/256:11 amPHL - FLL
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:03 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$108
Thu 12/57:35 amBWI - FLL
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/67:05 amFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$113
Tue 12/39:33 pmPHL - FLL
Nonstop2h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/910:55 pmFLL - PHL
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$114
Mon 12/1610:01 pmEWR - FLL
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/216:02 amFLL - EWR
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$117
Thu 12/128:30 amEWR - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/169:26 pmFLL - EWR
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$118
Sat 12/710:59 amLGA - FLL
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/126:08 amFLL - LGA
Nonstop2h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$119
Thu 12/58:10 pmBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 32mDelta
Wed 12/1112:45 pmFLL - BOS
Nonstop3h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/20$123
Thu 11/285:07 pmDFW - FLL
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/57:10 pmFLL - DFW
Nonstop3h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$123
Wed 12/48:20 pmBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 29mJetBlue
Wed 12/116:00 amFLL - BOS
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$126

Round-trip flights to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)

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Tue 12/310:29 amBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/86:00 amFLL - BOS
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$85
Thu 1/25:41 pmPHL - FLL
Nonstop2h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/911:54 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$103
Sat 1/44:31 pmPHL - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1412:11 pmFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$110
Thu 12/58:10 pmBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 32mDelta
Wed 12/1112:45 pmFLL - BOS
Nonstop3h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/20$123
Wed 12/48:20 pmBOS - FLL
Nonstop3h 29mJetBlue
Wed 12/116:00 amFLL - BOS
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$126
Mon 1/62:30 pmLGA - FLL
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/108:00 amFLL - LGA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$158
Sat 2/82:00 pmBOS - FLL
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/154:55 pmFLL - BOS
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$196
Mon 12/92:10 pmLAX - FLL
Nonstop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/1210:00 amFLL - LAX
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$206
Sat 12/712:59 pmLGA - FLL
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/115:05 pmFLL - LGA
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$107
Sun 1/195:30 amDFW - FLL
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/238:43 pmFLL - DFW
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$118
Thu 12/126:30 amLGA - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/179:32 amFLL - LGA
1 stop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$119
Thu 12/57:35 amBWI - FLL
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/67:05 amFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$113

Flights departing from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)

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Sat 12/78:49 pmFLL - ATL
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/810:50 pmATL - FLL
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$76
Fri 12/69:54 pmFLL - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/912:02 pmATL - FLL
Nonstop1h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$77
Fri 12/138:49 pmFLL - ATL
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Mon 12/166:00 pmATL - FLL
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$81
Tue 12/106:00 amFLL - JFK
Nonstop2h 51mJetBlue
Tue 12/1012:00 pmJFK - FLL
1 stop7h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$121
Fri 12/65:05 pmFLL - LGA
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/1010:59 amLGA - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$87
Thu 12/56:15 amFLL - DFW
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/99:48 amDFW - FLL
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$98
Tue 12/107:00 amFLL - JFK
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/107:30 pmJFK - FLL
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$196
Tue 12/175:30 amFLL - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Wed 12/187:05 amATL - FLL
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/21$197
Fri 12/68:00 amFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/82:36 pmLAX - FLL
Nonstop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$197
Fri 12/67:55 pmFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/85:00 amBWI - FLL
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$95
Wed 12/116:05 pmFLL - HOU
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/86:30 pmHOU - FLL
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$213
Thu 12/54:45 pmFLL - LAS
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/812:59 amLAS - FLL
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$226

Flights to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) departing soon

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Wed 11/278:27 pmBOS - FLL
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/49:24 pmFLL - BOS
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$107
Thu 11/285:07 pmDFW - FLL
Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/57:10 pmFLL - DFW
Nonstop3h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$123
Thu 11/288:20 amPHL - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Thu 12/511:03 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$126
Tue 11/263:10 pmPHL - FLL
1 stop6h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:03 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$127
Tue 11/263:10 pmPHL - FLL
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/56:00 amFLL - PHL
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$128
Wed 11/2710:49 pmBWI - FLL
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/67:55 pmFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$148
Thu 11/284:30 pmEWR - FLL
1 stop5h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/119:26 pmFLL - EWR
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$166
Fri 11/297:39 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/63:06 pmFLL - ORD
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$168
Thu 11/287:48 amDTW - FLL
1 stop14h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/56:00 amFLL - DTW
1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$183
Thu 11/281:59 pmLGA - FLL
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/298:20 pmFLL - LGA
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$187
Thu 11/288:00 amLAX - FLL
1 stop9h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/211:01 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$203
Tue 11/2611:13 amDFW - FLL
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/21:44 pmFLL - DFW
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$211

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)

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8.1
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5,005 reviews

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8.1

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8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,005 reviews
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5,005 reviews

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8.1

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8.2

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8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

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8.1

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8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

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8.1

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8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

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8.1

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8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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