Security lines at DTW are typically short, with wait times under 15 minutes even at Evans Terminal, making it convenient for early flights.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $133 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $67 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $249 |
Good round-trip deal | $218 or less |
Good one-way deal | $134 or less |
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DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 11/20
10:48 am-8:20 pm
1 stop9h 32m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 11/25
7:15 am-10:17 am
Nonstop3h 02m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 11/21
6:38 pm-9:47 pm
Nonstop3h 09m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 11/25
7:15 am-10:17 am
Nonstop3h 02m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 11/27
10:47 am-6:20 pm
1 stop7h 33m
Fort Lauderdale
Sat 12/6
9:15 pm-12:19 am
Nonstop3h 04m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/8
5:05 am-11:07 am
1 stop6h 02m
Fort Lauderdale
Mon 1/12
7:35 pm-10:44 pm
Nonstop3h 09m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 12/16
5:50 am-4:22 pm
1 stop10h 32m
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 12/24
4:20 pm-9:32 pm
1 stop5h 12m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 12/12
6:58 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop3h 12m
Fort Lauderdale
Sun 12/14
3:40 pm-12:09 am
1 stop8h 29m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 1/17
7:45 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop3h 06m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 1/27
4:30 pm-7:43 pm
Nonstop3h 13m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 1/17
7:45 pm-10:51 pm
Nonstop3h 06m
Fort Lauderdale
Sat 1/24
6:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop3h 00m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/15
8:05 pm-11:19 pm
Nonstop3h 14m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 11/18
8:55 am-11:56 am
Nonstop3h 01m
DetroitFort Lauderdale
DTW - FLL
DTWFLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 12/4
10:10 am-1:18 pm
Nonstop3h 08m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 12/9
8:05 am-11:04 am
Nonstop2h 59m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 21 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.
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $59). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 16% of weekly flights between Detroit and Fort Lauderdale have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
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.
Over the last year, ITA Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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