Cheap flights from California to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — FLL
Sep 25 — Oct 21

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 36% on flights from California to Fort Lauderdale compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $371. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $431.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Fort Lauderdale from California. Prices for January average $348 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $165. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Fort Lauderdale (CA - FLL)?

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.

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One-way flights to Fort Lauderdale from California

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Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/11

Nonstop5h 05m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/17

1 stop10h 31m

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/10

Nonstop5h 05m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/18

1 stop12h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyFort Lauderdale

SNA - FLL

SNAFLL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/1

2 stops14h 05m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/8

2 stops16h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyFort Lauderdale

SNA - FLL

SNAFLL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/10

2 stops11h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/17

2 stops15h 28m

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Fri 10/20

Nonstop5h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/27

Nonstop6h 14m

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Wed 1/17

2 stops23h 01m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 1/27

1 stop10h 05m

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Tue 10/17

1 stop10h 33m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/24

1 stop9h 14m

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

Nonstop5h 23m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/13

1 stop11h 02m

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/3

Nonstop4h 56m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/12

Nonstop5h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Fort Lauderdale, such as Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about California to Fort Lauderdale flights.

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.

Can I find flights from California to Fort Lauderdale for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Fort Lauderdale for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $109, but on average you can expect to pay $119.

Are there nonstop flights from California to Fort Lauderdale for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Fort Lauderdale under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Fort Lauderdale is less than $139.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Fort Lauderdale for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Fort Lauderdale within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this California to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 KLM (100%), Air Europa (100%) or ITA Airways (100%) 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 $77. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $114 on average our data indicates $902 when flying from California to Fort Lauderdale.

What does LAX to FLL mean?

LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while FLL stands for Fort Lauderdale Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT).

Departure points for flights from California to Fort Lauderdale

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Fort Lauderdale

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Fort Lauderdale choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$106Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest$134Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$31,895Average$114,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from California to Fort Lauderdale

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48%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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