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

There are many flights that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. in 2h 31m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. is about 927 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Frontier, at $37, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Frontier flights start at $61 while deals on JetBlue start at $64 one-way.

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

The best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. (average of $33). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C.?

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

The most flights from FLL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

When deciding which route to take from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. consider Fort Lauderdale - Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Fort Lauderdale - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

The cheapest flight price from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. is $58. On average you can expect to pay $851. The most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - Baltimore/Washington), can usually be booked for $63.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), United Airlines (97%) or Azul (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

When booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C., 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 FLL to WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Fort Lauderdale. Booking flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 17 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most accurate provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Most trusted provider	CheapOair 3 stars
Round-trip from	$83 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$49 (CheapOair)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$185
Good round-trip deal	$107 or less
Good one-way deal	$85 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

FLL

FLL's color-coded terminals make navigation easy. Use the airport app for real-time parking info and guidance to available spaces.

DCA

DCA's Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines offers a clean, affordable way to reach D.C. and nearby Maryland.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to D.C. in under 40 minutes, offering a cheap and efficient city access option.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$37	Average$137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$64	Average$149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$103	Average$257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$117	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$117	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$126	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$127	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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