Fort Lauderdale

$129+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (SAN - 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FLL
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in May or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:25 pm
SAN
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FLL
1 stop8h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 6/35:23 pm
FLL
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SAN
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:00 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop7h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:24 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/96:25 am
SAN
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FLL
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/149:15 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:40 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/25:40 pm
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:40 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:15 am
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/26:45 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/610:10 pm
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops20h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/36:45 am
SAN
-
FLL
1 stop26h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/710:10 pm
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/199:35 pm
SAN
-
FLL
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/246:20 am
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:34 pm
SAN
-
FLL
Nonstop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/136:05 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sat 4/49:28 pm
SAN
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FLL
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/139:15 pm
FLL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/237:59 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop30h 40m
Frontier
Sat 5/22:08 pm
FLL
-
SAN
2 stops21h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/106:45 am
SAN
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FLL
1 stop26h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/149:15 pm
FLL
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SAN
1 stop19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$235

Find flight deals from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Southwest)

One-way from

$129
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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From San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 4/13

10:10 pm-11:58 am

1 stop10h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/18

6:24 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$257
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Tue 4/7

10:30 pm-9:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/14

5:25 am-9:49 am

1 stop7h 24m

$257

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Sat 4/25

8:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/30

5:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 45m

$263

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 4/27

11:58 am-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/6

3:13 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$277

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:45 pm-7:32 am

1 stop8h 47m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/22

2:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$277

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:09 am-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 5/6

12:03 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$313

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Fri 5/22

10:40 pm-11:13 am

1 stop9h 33m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 6/2

1:10 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$321

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:45 pm-10:17 am

1 stop9h 32m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 5/4

6:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$327

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/14

11:03 am-9:30 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$342

San DiegoFort Lauderdale

SAN - FLL

SANFLL

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/19

5:25 am-9:49 am

1 stop7h 24m

$358

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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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (average of $95). Flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 SAN to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 11, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

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 March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fort Lauderdale from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Fort Lauderdale from 7 different airlines. 4h 52m is how long a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale in 9h 35m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2264 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $90. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $180 and $199, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 76% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale are Southwest ($89), American Airlines ($90), and Spirit Airlines ($94).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (San Diego - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $566 when flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

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

    Houston travelers tend to visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center more than anywhere else. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $36.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Fort Lauderdale flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (average of $95). Flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$199Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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