Fort Lauderdale

$119+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (SFO - FLL)

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SFO — FLL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in September or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
From San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:47 amSFO - FLL
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/129:10 amFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$197
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:50 amSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Thu 9/254:10 pmFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:54 pmSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:18 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/319:05 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/1112:15 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:35 amSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Thu 9/113:20 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/11$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:29 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Fri 9/126:55 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop29h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$295
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:59 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop16h 55mSun Country Air
Sun 8/249:12 amFLL - SFO
1 stop16h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:00 amSFO - FLL
1 stop31h 27mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/236:32 pmFLL - SFO
2 stops24h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:59 pmSFO - FLL
2 stops17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/177:00 amFLL - SFO
2 stops42h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$396

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San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:47 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 05m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/12

9:10 am-4:34 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$197

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

10:50 am-7:25 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 9/25

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$207

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:54 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 11/1

2:18 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$213

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

9:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 25m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 9/11

12:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$238

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:35 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 9/11

3:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$257

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:29 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 9/12

6:55 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop29h 28m

$295

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

11:59 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/24

9:12 am-10:51 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$325

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop31h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/23

6:32 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$338

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:59 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 7/17

7:00 am-10:53 pm

2 stops42h 53m

$396

San FranciscoFort Lauderdale

SFO - FLL

SFOFLL

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

11:30 am-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$119

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Airports
SFO

For a quick departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals and avoid long walks after security.

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FLL

Order your rideshare 10 minutes before reaching the pickup area to avoid waiting in crowds at FLL.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (average of $181). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to FLL are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 1.8 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Fort Lauderdale when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    To fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco take 5h 18m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale offered by 8 different airlines.

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

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

    American Airlines, at $197, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $126 and Delta from $129 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    Before booking your flight to Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%), EL AL( 86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $123. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $177 on average our data indicates $888 when flying from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.

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

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

    American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium and Reunion Tower are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $61 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can rent a car at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for an average daily rate of $52 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (average of $181). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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