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DTW — FLL
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in August or September, booked 30 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 July 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$160 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Fort Lauderdale.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
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Tue 8/55:30 amDTW - FLL
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/129:26 pmFLL - DTW
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/21$102

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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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Fort Lauderdale

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DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/5

5:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 8/12

9:26 pm-12:28 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$102

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/11

8:38 am-11:44 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$52

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

7:10 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$80

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$114

DetroitFort Lauderdale

DTW - FLL

DTWFLL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

3:56 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$116

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DTW

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

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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 July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 30 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 $183). 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 July 22, 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 in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% 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 July 13, 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. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 July 22, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to FLL are scheduled on a Saturday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 July 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale, such as Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 15 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 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 54m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale typically takes.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($102), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Spirit Airlines is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $52. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fort Lauderdale for a low price.

  • 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 LATAM Airlines (96%), ITA Airways (96%) or Spirit Airlines (86%) 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 $186, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $47. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $87 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 $183). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 5 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 July 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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