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$72+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (DTW - 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FLL
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in August or July, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Priceline)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$199

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
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 September 19, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 11/134:00 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1710:37 pmFLL - DTW
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/112:33 pmDTW - FLL
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/168:31 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$122
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Sat 10/42:57 pmDTW - FLL
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/127:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/112:33 pmDTW - FLL
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/151:09 pmFLL - DTW
1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$125
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Sat 10/45:51 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/710:25 pmFLL - DTW
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 10/96:43 amDTW - FLL
Nonstop2h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/167:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/15:51 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/88:31 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 12/117:58 amDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:54 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/116:29 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/147:01 amFLL - DTW
1 stop4h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$132
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Fri 10/176:29 pmDTW - FLL
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/197:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 10/143:42 pmDTW - FLL
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/187:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 10/146:43 amDTW - FLL
Nonstop2h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/217:00 amFLL - DTW
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

6:29 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 10/19

7:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$133

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

6:43 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$134

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

6:43 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/25

8:31 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$134

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

6:29 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$134

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 11/8

8:52 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$137

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

4:58 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 22m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$164

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

9:15 am-2:54 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/31

8:31 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$172

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

9:05 pm-7:07 am

1 stop10h 02m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/23

7:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$174

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

1:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 3/3

7:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$199

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/10

5:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop5h 27m

$199

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale trip
Airports
DTW

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

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
FLL

For a quick exit from FLL, order your rideshare about ten minutes before reaching the pickup area to avoid waiting in the crowd.

Read more about FLLby Paul Rubio
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on FLL

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 September 12, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 September 19, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 September 19, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 wish to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) per day to choose from. Flights to Fort Lauderdale from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 57m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale in 3h 04m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Fort Lauderdale are separated by a distance of 1130 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($83), Frontier ($104), and Delta ($178) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Spirit Airlines is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale consider choosing Spirit Airlines (86%), KLM (85%) or Virgin Atlantic (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale is generally $455, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $62. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $109 for that flight.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$104Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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