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$47+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to California

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FLL — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$47
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$271

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:30 amFLL - SNA
2 stops17h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/44:27 pmSNA - FLL
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$105
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:25 amFLL - OAK
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/311:51 amOAK - FLL
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$136
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:40 pmFLL - SJC
2 stops29h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/311:00 amSJC - FLL
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$153
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:59 pmFLL - LAS
Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/95:00 pmLAS - FLL
Nonstop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$156
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Thu 5/296:25 amFLL - BUR
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/44:18 pmBUR - FLL
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$156
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/222:49 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/296:00 amLAX - FLL
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:25 amFLL - LAX
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/19:21 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:48 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Sun 6/19:21 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$178
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:40 pmFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 19mJetBlue
Mon 5/1911:13 amSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/103:48 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Tue 5/1311:50 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:10 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/811:12 amSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:45 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1712:21 amSFO - FLL
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to California that are best for you.

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Fort LauderdaleSanta Ana

FLL - SNA

FLLSNA

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 6/3

6:30 am-9:17 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

4:27 pm-5:14 am

1 stop9h 47m

$105

Fort LauderdaleOakland

FLL - OAK

FLLOAK

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/30

6:25 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 31m

Oakland

Tue 6/3

11:51 am-5:14 am

1 stop14h 23m

$136

Fort LauderdaleBurbank

FLL - BUR

FLLBUR

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 6/1

10:08 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 02m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 6/4

12:05 pm-5:14 am

1 stop14h 09m

$151

Fort LauderdaleSan Jose

FLL - SJC

FLLSJC

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 5/27

8:40 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops29h 49m

San Jose

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-5:14 am

1 stop15h 14m

$153

Fort LauderdaleLas Vegas

FLL - LAS

FLLLAS

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/7

8:59 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/9

5:00 pm-12:53 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$156

Fort LauderdaleLos Angeles

FLL - LAX

FLLLAX

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/22

2:49 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-12:53 am

1 stop15h 53m

$162

Fort LauderdaleLos Angeles

FLL - LAX

FLLLAX

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/29

6:25 am-2:06 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

9:21 pm-8:40 am

1 stop8h 19m

$165

Fort LauderdaleLos Angeles

FLL - LAX

FLLLAX

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/10

3:48 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

10:35 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$188

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

10:59 pm-7:32 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$197

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/10

3:48 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

11:50 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$198

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to California (average of $246). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from FLL to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Fort Lauderdale to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Fort Lauderdale.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to California flight route?

    The Fort Lauderdale to California flight path was viewed by 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to California one-way?

    $47 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and JetBlue, with prices starting from $96 and $99, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Fort Lauderdale to California consider Fort Lauderdale - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Fort Lauderdale - Los Angeles or Fort Lauderdale - Burbank Bob Hope as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Fort Lauderdale to California are Spirit Airlines (95%), Hawaiian Airlines (76%) and JetBlue (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to California? While on average our users pay $756, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Fort Lauderdale - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $115.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to California (average of $246). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$103Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$138Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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