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October 14 - October 27

Cheapest

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$249

$170

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October 13 - October 27

Cheapest

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$250

$170

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October 14 - October 20

Cheapest

Best

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$272

$170

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October 13 - October 20

Cheapest

Best

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$273

$170

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October 10 - October 13

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$166

$172

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October 9 - October 13

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$166

$173

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October 15 - October 20

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$167

$173

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July 28 - August 11

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$215

$177

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July 21 - August 11

Earliest

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$214

$177

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August 15 - August 22

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

$133

$179

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Insights for flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

A typical journey from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale takes about 4h 1m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1083 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale are typically $86–$444, with a median of $186. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $67. Following closely are May, with a median fare of $82, and January, where the median fare is $89.

For flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 59.7% of recent fares are for direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $210 - $357

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale is between $210 and $357. The current lowest deal is $170 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 27.

now $170

Low $210

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to FLL is April, with a median price of $67. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $647. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $67

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

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Direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$355

$191

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$298

$218

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$351

$250

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

United Airlines

$349

$278

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

United Airlines

$314

$244

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans (MSY) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

United Airlines

$353

$277

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$355 → $191

46%

9 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 14

$326 → $187

43%

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$327 → $196

40%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$299 → $187

38%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

New Orleans - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale are above the typical level at $170.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $67.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 4h 1m

The typical flight duration from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale is 4 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available on this route and represent 59.7% of all deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways operates direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Fly from MSY for direct access to Fort Lauderdale, offering a convenient start to your journey.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from New Orleans.

📍 ~5 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Miami International (MIA)

Miami International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, ideal for long-haul and international routes.

📍 ~40 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Palm Beach International (PBI)

Palm Beach International is conveniently located and generally less crowded, offering a more streamlined domestic experience.

📍 ~60 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car, high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Cheapest

Southwest Florida International is a major airport serving the Gulf Coast, viable for travelers willing to drive across the state.

📍 ~190 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$108

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is a secondary budget-friendly option for specific low-cost carrier routes with a less congested terminal.

📍 ~220 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$287

Orlando Melbourne International (MLB)

Orlando Melbourne International provides additional regional capacity for East Coast Florida travelers.

📍 ~200 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,332

From MSY

Elite

Dec 03

Fort Lauderdale, United States

37% AI deal score

$2,375

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Historically, booking flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale between 14 and 27 days in advance has typically offered the lowest average prices, around $103. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $791. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance shows an average price of $273, while last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure average $515. These trends are based on data collected across a 90-day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $86. The median price for this route has been $186. Prices can go up to $444 for the higher end of typical fares. These price benchmarks are derived from an analysis of flights over a 90-day period.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $67. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $82. January has shown a median price of $89, which is also among the lower-priced months. The annual median price for this route is $186, based on data over 270 days.

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