Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

South Florida's LCC-heavy gateway, 5 km south of Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood sits about 5 km south of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 35 km north of Miami. The airport is a major focus city for JetBlue, Spirit and Southwest, making it the LCC-heavy alternative to MIA in the South Florida market. International coverage is strongest to Latin America and the Caribbean, with services to Bogotá, Lima, San José, Nassau and most major Caribbean islands. Norse Atlantic adds budget transatlantic flights.

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Airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Major carriers: JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, Delta, American Airlines. Low-cost carriers: JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, Frontier, Avelo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale?
Late August, September and early December (before holiday peaks) are usually the cheapest periods to fly from FLL, especially on Spirit and Frontier. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the exact week each LCC route bottoms out and helps avoid the spring-break and holiday spikes.
Which airlines fly out of FLL?
JetBlue, Spirit and Southwest run focus-city operations, joined by Delta, American and Frontier on US routes and a wide Latin American roster including Avianca, LATAM, Copa, Aeroméxico and Caribbean Airlines. Flightmussy compares every carrier in one no-signup search.
How far is FLL from Miami?
FLL sits roughly 35 km north of downtown Miami and 5 km south of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Tri-Rail commuter trains link FLL to Miami in 60-70 minutes, and rental cars or rideshares cover the trip in 30-50 minutes depending on I-95 traffic.
Should I fly from FLL or MIA?
FLL skews toward LCC fares to domestic and Caribbean destinations, while MIA dominates long-haul Latin America and Europe. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter searches FLL, MIA and PBI together and shows the cheapest combination, often saving 30-40 percent on shorter flights.

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