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$80+ Cheap flights from California to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FLL
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/46:50 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Fri 7/105:07 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/86:20 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 7/155:07 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:40 pm
SAN
-
FLL
2 stops15h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/410:55 am
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/35:50 am
OAK
-
FLL
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Tue 12/810:00 am
FLL
-
OAK
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:50 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 9/193:00 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2110:40 pm
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 7/295:00 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/216:20 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 7/284:12 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/912:20 am
LAS
-
FLL
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/149:45 am
FLL
-
LAS
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:50 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 9/310:10 am
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2910:01 pm
LAS
-
FLL
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Fri 10/25:05 pm
FLL
-
LAS
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/27:55 am
OAK
-
FLL
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 12/126:00 am
FLL
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$258
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 6/1912:18 am
LAS
-
FLL
1 stop16h 09m
Frontier
Tue 6/2311:33 am
FLL
-
LAS
1 stop13h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$258

Find flight deals from California to Fort Lauderdale

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$247
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One-way from

$80
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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Sat 8/29

8:50 am-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/19

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$252

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Fri 12/4

6:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/8

7:15 am-2:11 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Fri 9/18

11:30 am-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/26

6:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 8/10

6:15 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 8/18

7:30 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Thu 10/22

6:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/31

7:30 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Sun 8/30

10:25 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 33m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/5

5:40 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$262

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Sun 9/6

6:19 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 9/18

9:59 am-5:06 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$262

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 9/9

6:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 9/14

6:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$267

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/9

11:27 am-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 7/13

4:46 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$267

Las VegasFort Lauderdale

LAS - FLL

LASFLL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/17

1:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 12/5

4:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$267

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $278). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in April is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 June 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 11, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to FLL are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Fort Lauderdale?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Fort Lauderdale. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 38 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Fort Lauderdale?

    For as low as $257, Southwest can have you in Fort Lauderdale from California in 7h 21m. California and Fort Lauderdale are separated by a distance of 2264 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, 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 San Francisco - Fort Lauderdale or Ontario - 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 Singapore Airlines (77%), Azul (76%) or JetBlue (75%) 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 $148. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $297 on average, our data indicates $980 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fort Lauderdale (average of $278). Flying from California to Fort Lauderdale in April is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 8 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$118Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$129Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$165Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$199Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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