Are there direct flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.4% of flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale has a duration of 3 hours and 1 minute. Flights with one stopover, however, historically average a longer travel time of 10 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1818 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

Historically, good prices on flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares, making it a favorable option for travelers seeking deals across the trailing 30 days.

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Detroit to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

For cheap flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, fares right now are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $272–$641, with a median of $406. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, November stands out with a median fare of $84. April also offers attractive pricing, with a median of $94. Additionally, June presents a good option, with median fares at $130.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, including connections, takes approximately 3h 1m. This duration reflects the median travel time across all observed itineraries, encompassing both direct and connecting flights.

The route from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale covers a distance of 1818 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $101 - $281

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is $101 to $281. The current lowest deal is $79 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $79

Low $101

High $281

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is June, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1407. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $153

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,407

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$253

$215

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$174

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$207

$155

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$221

$159

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$126

$95

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$221

$117

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$341 → $228

33%

3 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 24

$353 → $246

30%

6 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 29

$341 → $235

31%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$353 → $247

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Detroit - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale are near the typical level at a median price of $406.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $153.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 1m

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.4% of recent flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct routes

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights for the Detroit to Fort Lauderdale route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Detroit.

📍 ~6 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International is a major international hub with extensive global and domestic connectivity, located less than 40km from Fort Lauderdale.

📍 ~35 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Historically, the best prices for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $102. Booking 7-13 days in advance typically sees an average price of $258. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, for example, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $527, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $481 across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale was considered to be $272 or less. The median price for this route was $406, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $641. This threshold can help travelers identify competitive fares.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $84. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $94. In contrast, the annual median price for this route was $406, indicating significant savings are possible during these months across the trailing 270 days.

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Detroit to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

The route from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale covers a distance of 1818 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $101 - $281

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is $101 to $281. The current lowest deal is $79 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $79

Low $101

High $281

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

June

Cheapest

Flights from $153

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$253

$215

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$174

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$207

$155

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$221

$159

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$126

$95

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Fort Lauderdale

Detroit (DTW) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$221

$117

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$341 → $228

33%

3 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 24

$353 → $246

30%

6 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 29

$341 → $235

31%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$353 → $247

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale