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

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale will take you 2h 37m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale is about 901 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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 $54. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $63 and $100, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 77% 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 Spirit Airlines ($49), Southwest ($59), and JetBlue ($59).

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 30 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (average of $43). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale in July is currently the most expensive (average of $89). 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 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 afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $295, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $63 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 Brussels Airlines (100%), Lufthansa (95%) and Azul (95%).

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 American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 21% on airfare.

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 10 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale that include hotel bookings?

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

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?

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$49+ Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$96 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$49 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$214
Good round-trip deal	$153 or less
Good one-way deal	$58 or less

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

DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the Metro, with a dedicated stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

IAD

At IAD, the Aerotrain connects terminals, but be prepared for long walks from the train to some gates, especially in C and D concourses.

FLL

For a quick exit from FLL, order your rideshare about ten minutes before reaching the pickup area to avoid waiting in the crowd.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$49	Average$183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$63	Average$180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$95	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$100	Average$312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$136	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$49+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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

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