What percentage of Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.4% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles were direct. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles typically takes 5 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 3763 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 11 hours and 27 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

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

Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find deals on this route. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, this route consistently offers competitive pricing.

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Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, including connections, takes about 5h 22m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, the fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $343–$685, with a median of $465. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $164. Following April, May offers a median fare of $244, and September presents a median of $316.

The majority of itineraries on this route involve connections, as most itineraries connect at least once. Only 24.4% of recent fares from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are for direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles is approximately 3763 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance influences the overall travel time and available flight options.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Regular price: $280 - $396

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is $280-$396. The current lowest deal is $213 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $213

Low $280

High $396

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is April, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1463. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,463

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$448

$307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$452

$338

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$396

$323

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$356

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$371

$264

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$411

$280

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$385 → $217

44%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$383 → $236

38%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$390 → $245

37%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$390 → $247

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $213.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $234 for Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 22m

The typical direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles takes 5h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $213

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $213 from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles in August.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$218

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $377. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw a significantly higher average price of $1556. For travelers planning in advance, securing tickets more than two months out can lead to considerable savings.

A good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is typically around $343. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, representing prices at the 25th percentile. The median price for this route across the same period was $465, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $685.

Historically, April and May have offered some of the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. In April, the median price was $164, and in May, it was $244. While September also showed a median of $316, the annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $465, indicating that certain months can offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, including connections, takes about 5h 22m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Regular price: $280 - $396

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is $280-$396. The current lowest deal is $213 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $213

Low $280

High $396

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,463

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$448

$307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$452

$338

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$396

$323

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$356

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$371

$264

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

JetBlue Airways

$411

$280

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$385 → $217

44%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$383 → $236

38%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$390 → $245

37%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$390 → $247

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles