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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 24.4% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

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

The typical direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles has a duration of 5 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 3763 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take significantly longer, with a median duration of 11 hours and 27 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct route when available. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are classified as frequent. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of deals over the trailing 30 days suggests that patience and flexibility can be rewarded. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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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 route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3763 km. While direct flights are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $343–$685, with a median of $465. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals can be less common.

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is during April, with a median fare of $164. Other affordable months include May, where the median fare is $244, and September, with a median fare of $316.

Most itineraries for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 24.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is two. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

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

Regular price: $218 - $392

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is $218-$392. The current lowest deal is $194 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 20.

now $194

Low $218

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from FLL to LAX 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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$263

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$315

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$304

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$257

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$257

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$437 → $399

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$253 → $225

11%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$264 → $236

11%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$292 → $265

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 $194.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 22m

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles typically take 5h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $194.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are frequently available.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$213

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

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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 sees a significantly higher average price of $1556. Even booking 14-27 days out shows an average price of $516, indicating that earlier booking tends to yield better value.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route was $465 during that period. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $685 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $343 mark.

Historically, April and May have offered some of the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, with median prices of $164 and $244 respectively. September also shows a relatively low median price of $316. The annual median price for this route is $465, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

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

Regular price: $218 - $392

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is $218-$392. The current lowest deal is $194 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 20.

now $194

Low $218

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from FLL to LAX 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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$263

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$315

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$304

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$315

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$257

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$257

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$437 → $399

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$253 → $225

11%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$264 → $236

11%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$292 → $265

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 $194.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 22m

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles typically take 5h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $194.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles are frequently available.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$213

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,303

$1,156

Save $1,147

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 5h 22m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

What is a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

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Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Fort Lauderdale - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 5h 22m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

What is a good price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?