What percentage of Fort Lauderdale to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19.5% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of travelers on this route will likely have at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston typically takes 2 hours and 56 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1552 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 11 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for finding lower-priced fares on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear often when planning their trips.

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Fort Lauderdale to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

For cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston, fares typically range from $255–$669, with a median price of $394. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of just $149. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median fare of $352, and March, where the median fare is $356.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 19.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston? A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Houston takes about 2h 56m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 22h 3m.

The route from Fort Lauderdale to Houston covers a distance of 1552 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short hop but generally shorter than an intercontinental trip.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Regular price: $71 - $223

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

The regular price range for this route is $71 to $223. The current lowest deal is $37 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 16-Jan 12.

now $37

Low $71

High $223

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston are cheapest in April, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $647. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $149

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$474

$216

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$105

$56

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$103

$55

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$62

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$104

$56

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$109

$49

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$491 → $246

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Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Fort Lauderdale - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Fort Lauderdale to Houston are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $149, offering potential savings.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 56m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is 2h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

About 19.5% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~$78

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston, offering a convenient arrival point for flights from Fort Lauderdale.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$61

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers an extensive network of routes and is a practical alternative for Houston.

📍 ~235 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$165

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $487. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $752. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $603.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is considered to be $255 or less. The median price for this route was $394. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $669 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $255 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston, with a median price of $149. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median price of $352. The annual median price for this route is $394, indicating that April offers significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Fort Lauderdale to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Regular price: $71 - $223

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

The regular price range for this route is $71 to $223. The current lowest deal is $37 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 16-Jan 12.

now $37

Low $71

High $223

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

April

Cheapest

Flights from $149

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

Jan

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Houston

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$474

$216

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$105

$56

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$103

$55

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$62

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$104

$56

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Houston

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$109

$49

One-way