Fort Lauderdale

$49+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (DTT - FLL)

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DTT — FLL
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/268:24 amFLL - DTW
1 stop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/66:50 pmFLL - DTW
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$120
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:28 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Sun 12/216:03 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$122
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/226:35 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:03 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$124
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/209:12 amFLL - DTW
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/88:24 amFLL - DTW
1 stop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$127
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:28 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Thu 12/186:47 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2910:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$133
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:58 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/306:40 amFLL - DTW
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$135

Find flight deals from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$210 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
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From Detroit (DTT) to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Fort Lauderdale.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Fort Lauderdale.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-11:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 2/2

12:22 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$115

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

6:36 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 1/21

12:22 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$115

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

5:30 am-8:46 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 1/28

7:35 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$118

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

5:50 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 11m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 1/7

6:59 pm-1:19 am

1 stop6h 20m

$123

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

6:36 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-9:23 am

Nonstop3h 03m

$143

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

6:36 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 1/11

5:17 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$156

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:59 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$159

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

5:45 am-8:44 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 3/17

6:20 am-9:23 am

Nonstop3h 03m

$163

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

10:10 am-7:42 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$172

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

8:40 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$185

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (average of $57). Flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale in June is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 DTT to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 December 9, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 December 9, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to FLL are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How often are flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Detroit and Fort Lauderdale have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flights?

Over the last year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 December 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, you will be flying from All airports to Fort Lauderdale. Flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from Detroit All airports (DTT) take 2h 59m for a nonstop flight. There are 19 flights from All airports to Fort Lauderdale per day from 6 airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale in 3h 11m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is about 1130 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $54 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $81 and $160 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $40. Users have also found prices from $43 and $109 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (92%), Spirit Airlines (90%), WestJet( 87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale? While on average our users pay $316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $43. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fort Lauderdale), is priced around $80.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (average of $57). Flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale in June is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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