Fort Lauderdale

$47+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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WAS — FLL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in September or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$123
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$47
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$170 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale.

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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/233:02 pmBWI - FLL
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/269:10 pmFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$123
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/155:35 pmBWI - FLL
1 stop5h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/178:40 pmFLL - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/37:45 pmIAD - FLL
Nonstop2h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1011:55 amFLL - IAD
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$147
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/144:24 pmIAD - FLL
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Fri 7/186:00 amFLL - IAD
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$148
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:00 amDCA - FLL
Nonstop2h 33mJetBlue
Wed 9/176:20 pmFLL - DCA
Nonstop2h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 7/2$150
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 7/307:50 amDCA - FLL
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Wed 8/611:55 amFLL - DCA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/29:43 pmIAD - FLL
1 stop14h 12mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/38:05 pmFLL - IAD
1 stop13h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/214:56 pmIAD - FLL
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/258:30 amFLL - IAD
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$181
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 11/86:00 pmDCA - FLL
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/152:15 pmFLL - DCA
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 7/295:23 pmIAD - FLL
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Tue 8/55:30 amFLL - IAD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/3$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 7/227:59 amDCA - FLL
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Sat 7/266:30 amFLL - DCA
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/3$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/218:00 amDCA - FLL
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/2511:19 amFLL - DCA
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$203

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI - FLL

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/23

3:02 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 7/26

9:10 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$123

BaltimoreFort Lauderdale

BWI - FLL

BWIFLL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

5:35 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/17

8:40 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$133

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD - FLL

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

7:45 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 9/10

11:55 am-2:28 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$147

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD - FLL

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/14

4:24 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$148

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA - FLL

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

11:00 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 9/17

6:20 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$150

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA - FLL

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/30

7:50 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 8/6

11:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$172

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD - FLL

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

9:43 pm-11:55 am

1 stop14h 12m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/3

8:05 pm-9:23 am

1 stop13h 18m

$175

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD - FLL

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

4:56 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 8/25

8:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$181

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

DCA - FLL

DCAFLL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

6:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 11/15

2:15 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$187

Washington, D.C.Fort Lauderdale

IAD - FLL

IADFLL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

5:23 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 8/5

5:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$197

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles for shared use among members.

Southwest

Enjoy free messaging and iHeartRadio on Wi-Fi-connected Southwest flights.


Southwest's two free checked bags include oversized items like skis or golf clubs.

Airports
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.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
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.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
FLL

For a quick exit from FLL, 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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Expert on FLL

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Expert on IAD

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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 46 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (average of $182). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 3, 2025.

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to FLL are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at $123. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $147 and $148, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 46% 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 ($47), JetBlue ($69), and Frontier ($70).

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

  • 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 United Airlines (81%), Azul (78%) and Copa Airlines (77%).

  • 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 $578, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $103. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $91 for that flight.

  • 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?

    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.

  • 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 $182). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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