What percentage of Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.7% of flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale were direct. For itineraries that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connecting flights.

How long is the flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

The median direct flight time from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 1552 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 10 hours and 14 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences 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 indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing a good deal.

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Houston to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

For cheap flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale, fares typically range from $249–$727, with a median of $431. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $279. Other budget-friendly options include November, with a median of $330, and June, where the median fare is $335.

A typical journey from Houston to Fort Lauderdale takes about 2h 34m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can be significantly longer, with a median connecting flight time of 22h 5m.

The route from Houston to Fort Lauderdale 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 intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Regular price: $55 - $183

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is typically between $55 and $183. Currently, the lowest deal available is $37 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 9-Jan 27.

now $37

Low $55

High $183

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is August, with a median price of $324. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $794. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $324

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $794

Jan

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$366

$246

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$92

$51

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$92

$56

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$94

$38

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$90

$38

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$91

$38

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$254 → $72

72%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$365 → $196

46%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$230 → $86

63%

3 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 6

$275 → $132

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Houston - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from HOU to FLL are below the typical level, with a median price of $431.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from HOU to FLL, with a median price of $279.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 34m

Direct flights from HOU to FLL typically take 2h 34m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 70.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from HOU to FLL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from HOU to FLL are frequent, appearing 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 competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$77

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip to Fort Lauderdale.

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

💸 Flights from ~$68

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.

📍 ~38 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$55

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74% AI deal score

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$908

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72% AI deal score

$5,005

$3,170

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71% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $461. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $750. Planning ahead by at least 28 days can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $249 or less for a flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is considered a good deal. The median price for this route was $431. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $727 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $249 threshold typically represents a competitive fare.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $279. November and June also show competitive pricing, with median fares of $330 and $335 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $431, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $55 - $183

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

now $37

Low $55

High $183

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

August

Cheapest

Flights from $324

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $794

Jan

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$366

$246

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$92

$51

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$92

$56

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$94

$38

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$90

$38

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Fort Lauderdale

Houston (IAH) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$91

$38

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$254 → $72

72%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$365 → $196

46%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$230 → $86

63%

3 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 6

$275 → $132

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Houston - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from HOU to FLL are below the typical level, with a median price of $431.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from HOU to FLL, with a median price of $279.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 34m

Direct flights from HOU to FLL typically take 2h 34m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 70.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from HOU to FLL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from HOU to FLL are frequent, appearing 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 competitive pricing for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$77

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip to Fort Lauderdale.

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

💸 Flights from ~$68

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.

Fort Lauderdale, United States

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$747

Save $958

From IAH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Cheap Flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Houston - Fort Lauderdale route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 34m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Houston main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

Best Elite deals to Fort Lauderdale

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When should I buy Houston to Fort Lauderdale tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

What percentage of Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

How often do Houston to Fort Lauderdale flight prices drop?

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Direct flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Houston - Fort Lauderdale route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 34m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Houston main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Lauderdale

Best Elite deals to Fort Lauderdale

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What's a cheap fare from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Fort Lauderdale?