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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 30.6% of flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically have at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale typically takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 22 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3763 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find lower fares. Given the historical frequency of price changes, an alert can help you track fluctuations and potentially secure a more favorable price.

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Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

For cheap flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest month to fly is April, with a median fare of $228. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $339, and October, with a median of $342. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale typically range from $366–$695, with a median of $504. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering how long is the flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, a typical journey including connections is 5h 20m. This route is predominantly served by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale is 3763 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically means a flight duration that balances convenience with the need for potential stopovers, depending on the airline and specific itinerary.

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

Regular price: $214 - $314

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is between $214 and $314. The current lowest deal is $219 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 25.

now $219

Low $214

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is April, with a median price of $249. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1362. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $249

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,362

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$336

$316

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$330

$315

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$247

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

JetBlue Airways

$291

$288

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

JetBlue Airways

$262

$251

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$280 → $245

12%

6 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 25

$253 → $219

13%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$276 → $242

12%

5 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 15

$272 → $242

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are above the typical level at $504.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $249.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 20m

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale typically takes 5h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 69.4% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $219

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $219 from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby Fort Lauderdale used as alternative

Miami International (MIA)

Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, located less than 40km from Fort Lauderdale.

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

💸 Flights from ~$236

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Historically, the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $464. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $884. Prices generally increased as the departure date approached, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $677.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is $366 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $504, while prices in the 75th percentile reached $695.

Historically, April has offered the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, with a median price of $228. March and October also tend to be more affordable, showing median prices of $339 and $342, respectively. The annual median price for this route is typically around $504, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

Regular price: $214 - $314

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is between $214 and $314. The current lowest deal is $219 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 25.

now $219

Low $214

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

April

Cheapest

Flights from $249

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,362

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$336

$316

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

American Airlines

$330

$315

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$247

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

JetBlue Airways

$291

$288

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

JetBlue Airways

$262

$251

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$280 → $245

12%

6 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 25

$253 → $219

13%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$276 → $242

12%

5 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 15

$272 → $242

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale