Fort Lauderdale

$120+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (LAX - FLL)

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LAX — FLL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in September or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
From Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Tue 9/95:07 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop12h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/157:05 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$168
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1511:09 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/164:15 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$169
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/1312:05 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amFLL - LAX
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$170
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Thu 9/41:16 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Sat 9/66:00 amFLL - LAX
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$171
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Fri 9/51:16 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/76:00 amFLL - LAX
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$172
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Sat 9/67:50 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/87:05 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$173
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Thu 9/1811:09 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/297:05 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$174
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Wed 9/311:38 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/69:05 amFLL - LAX
2 stops12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$175
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Thu 10/1611:15 amLAX - FLL
Nonstop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/238:00 pmFLL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$176
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Tue 9/97:35 amLAX - FLL
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/128:50 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$177
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Mon 9/811:09 pmLAX - FLL
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/154:15 pmFLL - LAX
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$178

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LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

5:07 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 9/15

7:05 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$168

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:09 pm-9:22 am

1 stop7h 13m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 9/16

10:00 pm-8:48 am

1 stop13h 48m

$169

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:09 pm-9:22 am

1 stop7h 13m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/20

4:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$169

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:15 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/28

5:28 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$170

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

1:16 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$171

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

7:15 am-10:08 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 9/15

7:05 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$172

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:53 pm-9:20 am

1 stop6h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/30

8:00 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$174

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:18 am-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 10/27

8:00 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$175

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

11:09 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 9/29

7:05 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$177

Los AngelesFort Lauderdale

LAX - FLL

LAXFLL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

1:23 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 43m

$120

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale trip
Airports
LAX

For quicker security, use the Tom Bradley International Terminal. It often has shorter lines during morning and midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
FLL

For a smooth exit, 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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale is 60 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 Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to FLL are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

New Orleans (MSY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $183.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 03m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Antonio (SAT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 36m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

    You will need to book a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale if you want to fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on a regular basis. There are 15 flights to Fort Lauderdale from the Los Angeles airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from LAX to FLL to be around 4h 45m.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale round-trip from $93. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $121, and Delta, from $138. Frontier is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Fort Lauderdale from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (100%), Azul (88%), JetBlue( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $113. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $126 on average our data indicates $742 when flying from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion. Travelers on a layover in Dallas can visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion, by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dallas can rent a car from Dallas/Fort Worth for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame more than any other notable places. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle more than any other attractions. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers in need of a car in Atlanta can rent one for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Los Angeles 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 8 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$93Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$207Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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