What percentage of Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 35.2% of flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale has a duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of 1552 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 42 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do Houston to Fort Lauderdale flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Houston to Fort Lauderdale route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route.

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Houston to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Fares for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale typically range from $179 to $562, with a median price of $277. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly cheap flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale can be challenging.

A typical journey from Houston to Fort Lauderdale takes about 2h 38m, including connections. However, since most itineraries for this route connect at least once, the actual travel time can vary significantly. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 18h 42m.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale, December stands out with a median fare of just $94. May is another economical option, with median fares around $95. Travelers can also find more affordable prices in November, where the median fare is $125.

Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, as only 35.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is two. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $100 - $310

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is $100-$310. The current lowest deal is $78 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 29.

now $78

Low $100

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is April, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $607. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $88

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $607

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Allegiant Air

$366

$152

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$403

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$119

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$394

$222

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$391

$222

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$148

$85

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 15

$366 → $152

58%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$391 → $178

54%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$388 → $178

54%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$398 → $195

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Houston - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 38m.

A direct flight from Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) typically takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 35% of recent flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale, with recent deals found for $78.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Fort Lauderdale, with prices from $79.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$79

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 to Fort Lauderdale.

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

💸 Flights from ~$79

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International is a major international hub with extensive global and domestic connectivity, offering a useful alternative.

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

💸 Flights from ~$74

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for tickets bought within 0-6 days of travel averaged around $851. In contrast, tickets purchased 60+ days out had an average price of $335, indicating significant savings for early booking.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale was considered to be $179 or less. The median price for this route was $277. Fares around $562 or higher were typically in the more expensive range during the same period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale include December, with a median price of $94, and May, with a median price of $95. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $125. The annual median price for this route was $277, indicating that these months offer substantial savings.

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Houston to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

How much is a round trip from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $100 - $310

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is $100-$310. The current lowest deal is $78 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 29.

now $78

Low $100

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

April

Cheapest

Flights from $88

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $607

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Allegiant Air

$366

$152

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$403

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$119

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$394

$222

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (HOU) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$391

$222

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$148

$85

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 15

$366 → $152

58%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$391 → $178

54%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$388 → $178

54%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$398 → $195

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale