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, United Airlines, or JetBlue to get the fastest option. The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. is about 927 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. United Airlines flights start at $69 while deals on Southwest start at $69 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 88 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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. Reagan-National or Fort Lauderdale - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 $83. On average you can expect to pay $645. The most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - Baltimore/Washington), can usually be booked for $67.

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 (95%) 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 American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta 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 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 11 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.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$48+ Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$97 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$48 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$175
Good round-trip deal	$117 or less
Good one-way deal	$99 or less

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

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

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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$78	Average$147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$107	Average$234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$110	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$127	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$129	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$48+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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