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$53+ Cheap flights from California to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$53
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$282

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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.
Sun 6/17:58 pmSNA - FLL
2 stops17h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/36:30 amFLL - SNA
2 stops17h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$132
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/12:40 pmSMF - FLL
2 stops23h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/38:59 pmFLL - SMF
1 stop15h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$137
This Spirit 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amSJC - FLL
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/210:08 pmFLL - SJC
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$148
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.
Wed 5/148:36 pmBUR - FLL
2 stops11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1910:08 pmFLL - BUR
1 stop16h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$152
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Thu 5/295:45 amOAK - FLL
1 stop16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/510:08 pmFLL - OAK
1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$153
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:33 amLAS - FLL
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/296:25 amFLL - LAS
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$157
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3112:41 amLAX - FLL
1 stop10h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/52:49 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$160
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 5/309:21 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/210:08 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$183
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.
Thu 5/158:00 amSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:10 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$188
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/711:13 amSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Wed 5/147:00 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$197
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.
Tue 5/2011:50 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Wed 5/289:31 amFLL - SFO
1 stop14h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$198
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.
Wed 5/286:00 amSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3110:00 amFLL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Fort Lauderdale 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 California to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoFort Lauderdale

SMF - FLL

SMFFLL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

2:40 pm-5:14 am

1 stop11h 34m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 6/2

10:08 pm-9:46 am

1 stop14h 38m

$130

Santa AnaFort Lauderdale

SNA - FLL

SNAFLL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/1

7:58 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 6/3

6:30 am-9:17 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$132

San JoseFort Lauderdale

SJC - FLL

SJCFLL

San Jose

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-12:53 am

1 stop15h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 6/2

10:08 pm-10:05 am

1 stop14h 57m

$148

BurbankFort Lauderdale

BUR - FLL

BURFLL

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/14

8:36 pm-11:11 am

2 stops11h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 5/19

10:08 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 02m

$152

OaklandFort Lauderdale

OAK - FLL

OAKFLL

Oakland

Thu 5/29

5:45 am-12:53 am

1 stop16h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 6/5

10:08 pm-10:56 am

1 stop15h 48m

$153

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/25

12:33 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 18m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/29

6:25 am-8:44 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$157

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

12:41 am-2:02 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 6/5

2:49 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$160

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

9:21 pm-8:31 am

1 stop8h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 6/2

10:08 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 48m

$183

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

8:00 am-4:28 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 5/20

8:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop6h 25m

$188

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:35 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop13h 22m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/10

3:48 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Fort Lauderdale

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $180). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 CA to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Fort Lauderdale. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Fort Lauderdale as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Fort Lauderdale. 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 USCA to FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 1.8 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Fort Lauderdale when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Fort Lauderdale, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale, you will be flying into Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is just 3.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Flights from California to Fort Lauderdale have been viewed 29 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from California to Fort Lauderdale for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Burbank Bob Hope - Fort Lauderdale or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale is the most popular route from California to Fort Lauderdale.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale consider choosing Spirit Airlines (95%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%) or JetBlue (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $142 on average our data indicates $818 when flying from California to Fort Lauderdale.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Fort Lauderdale 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 California to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $180). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 California to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Fort Lauderdale. 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$82Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$267Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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