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

Historically, approximately 30.6% of flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This means that a significant portion of travelers on this route will experience at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel times.

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

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale has a duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 11 hours and 22 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3763 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is advisable. Historically, this route has frequently seen price fluctuations. Over the trailing 30 days, deals for this route have been classified as frequent, suggesting that prices change often. Travelers can benefit from alerts to capture favorable fares as they become available.

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Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

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

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 30.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, you can expect a typical journey to include 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are available, a significant portion of travelers will have connecting itineraries.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale takes about 5h 20m including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 5h 20m. However, if your itinerary involves connections, the median connecting journey time extends significantly to 29h 26m.

The flight distance between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale is approximately 3763 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's a significant distance that typically involves several hours of flight time.

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

Regular price: $189 - $322

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 $189 and $322. The current lowest deal is $222 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now $222

Low $189

High $322

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

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$256

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$167

$349

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$256

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$256

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$272

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$232 → $191

18%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$233 → $200

14%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$219 → $191

13%

8 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 21

$210 → $200

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Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $228 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 20m

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale takes 5h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69.4% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$205

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$209

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 ~$212

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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. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $884. Prices generally increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $677.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is considered to be $366 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $504. Fares above $695 are typically in the higher price range for this route. Travelers can use these benchmarks to identify favorable deals.

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 $504, indicating that these months offer notable savings. Travelers planning ahead may find better value during these times.

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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: $189 - $322

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 $189 and $322. The current lowest deal is $222 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now $222

Low $189

High $322

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$256

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$167

$349

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$256

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$256

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles (LAX) - Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$272

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$232 → $191

18%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$233 → $200

14%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$219 → $191

13%

8 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 21

$210 → $200

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 for Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $228 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 20m

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale takes 5h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69.4% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$205

Fort Lauderdale main airports to arrive at

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$209

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

92% AI deal score

$2,534

$1,303

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

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

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

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

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

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

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

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

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

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Lauderdale

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

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

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