How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale will take you 2h 45m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale is about 901 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $48. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $98 and $125, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Frontier ($33), Southwest ($58), and United Airlines ($59).

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Fort Lauderdale.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is generally $231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $50. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $103 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Copa Airlines (75%), United Airlines (75%) and Brussels Airlines (64%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, you may want to consider flying on JetBlue, United Airlines or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C.?

Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 23, 2026.

Wed 9/236:13 pm -

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$94

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$97

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$98

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$99

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$100

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Deal found 8/19

$101

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$103

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$105

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$106

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$107

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$119

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Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 23, 2026.

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$228

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$236

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$227

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$228

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$228

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$234

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$237

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$237

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$242

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$237

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$237

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$237

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$246

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Deal found 8/20

$332

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Data last updated August 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 9/86:09 pm -

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$105

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$107

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$97

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$103

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$119

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$99

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$120

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$98

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$100

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$94

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 23, 2026.

Thu 9/171:55 pm -

Nonstop2h 41m

Deal found 8/19

$63

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Deal found 8/18

$63

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Nonstop2h 39m

Deal found 8/21

$64

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Nonstop2h 46m

Deal found 8/20

$64

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Nonstop2h 43m

Deal found 8/20

$65

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Nonstop2h 39m

Deal found 8/21

$66

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Nonstop2h 42m

Deal found 8/21

$66

Sat 11/141:56 pm -

Nonstop2h 39m

Deal found 8/19

$67

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Nonstop2h 46m

Deal found 8/22

$68

Sat 9/261:55 pm -

Nonstop2h 41m

Deal found 8/21

$69

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Nonstop2h 43m

Deal found 8/20

$69

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Nonstop2h 41m

Deal found 8/20

$70

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Round-trip from	$97 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$63 (Super.com)
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	$228
Good round-trip deal	$142 or less
Good one-way deal	$81 or less

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Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

3:00 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 9/29

7:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$209

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/10

7:25 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/13

2:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$227

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FLL Fort Lauderdale

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/8

10:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$228

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/3

3:15 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 10/5

7:48 pm-12:41 am

1 stop4h 53m

$228

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/3

3:15 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/8

11:16 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$228

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FLL Fort Lauderdale

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/27

1:15 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$234

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/25

8:15 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 9/30

12:11 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$236

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FLL Fort Lauderdale

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/7

2:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/17

7:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$237

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FLL Fort Lauderdale

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/9

8:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/15

10:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$237

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FLL Fort Lauderdale

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/14

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/24

10:35 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$237

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale in August.

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (average of $212). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 WAS to FLL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

The most flights from WAS to FLL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights typically cost between $150 and $278 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Frontier (Oct 20-Oct 27).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, you should look to book at least 39 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 day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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Expert on DCA

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,115 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,980 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,035 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,653 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C.?
Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale will take you 2h 45m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale is about 901 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?
Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $48. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $98 and $125, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Frontier ($33), Southwest ($58), and United Airlines ($59).
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Fort Lauderdale.
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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Copa Airlines (75%), United Airlines (75%) and Brussels Airlines (64%).
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While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is generally $231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $50. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $103 for that flight.
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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (average of $212). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$48	Average$174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$98	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$125	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$127	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$142	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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The most flights from WAS to FLL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights typically cost between $150 and $278 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Frontier (Oct 20-Oct 27).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, you should look to book at least 39 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.

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Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights typically cost between $150 and $278 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Frontier (Oct 20-Oct 27).