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Flight Duration3 h and 14 mFlights between New York City and Fort Lauderdale take, on average, 3 h and 14 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£27Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Fort Lauderdale found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportLa GuardiaThe airport La Guardia is the departure airport operating flights between New York City and Fort Lauderdale

Arriving AirportHollywood Intl AptFlights departing New York City with Fort Lauderdale as destination arrive at Hollywood Intl Apt

High seasonDecemberAccording to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Fort Lauderdale

Airlines flying this routeAllegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between New York City to Fort Lauderdale

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Fort Lauderdale when departing from New York City

Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

35%Trains in Fort Lauderdale are 35% cheaper than in New York City.

New York City£2.69

Fort Lauderdale£1.76

MealMid-priced restaurant

23%The average meal is 23% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale than in New York City.

New York City£12.60

Fort Lauderdale£15.56

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

50%Taxis are 50% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale than in New York City.

New York City£2.22

Fort Lauderdale£3.33

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

0%A coffee in Fort Lauderdale costs roughly the same as in New York City.

New York City£3.70

Fort Lauderdale£3.70

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.35 USD

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

Last checked on Fri 20/06

Distance: 1072 miles

New York City airports

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 miles

La Guardia (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 miles

Stewart (SWF)How far from city centre: 52 miles

Fort Lauderdale airports

Hollywood Intl Apt (FLL)How far from city centre: 4 miles

Useful information for the flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale

How long is the flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale?

The duration of a direct flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

With a range of direct departures to Fort Lauderdale, stopovers on this route aren't as common. If you do decide to break up your journey with a stopover, they usually happen in Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham, or Charlotte.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale enjoys a warm climate year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping under 20°C. Leave the sweaters and scarves at home, and pack light cotton summer clothes, swimwear, and flip-flops.

Which airlines fly from New York to Fort Lauderdale?

There is a wide range of departure options from New York to Fort Lauderdale, from various airlines and airports. Look for deals from:

Delta, large American airline offering direct flights.
JetBlue, New York-based low-cost carrier.
United, large airline providing long-haul and domestic flights.
Spirit, US budget airline.
American Airlines, offering flights connecting in Charlotte.

How to find cheap flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale

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When are the best times to fly from New York to Fort Lauderdale?

December and January are the peak months for travel to Fort Lauderdale. Temperatures are warm, and it's the perfect location for a winter break in the sunshine.
September is the cheapest time to go, as it's also the wettest month. If you don't mind the odd torrential shower, there are some bargains around at this time of year.
May bridges the gap between the peak winter months and the summer season, and is one of the quietest times of year for a Fort Lauderdale break.

Airports in New York

Airlines flying from New York to Fort Lauderdale fly from all three major New York airports: John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR).

Useful information about John F. Kennedy Airport

JFK is New York's busiest international and domestic airport. It is 15 miles south-east of central New York City.

How to get to the airport:

By train – subway to either Howard Beach or Jamaica station in Queens, then AirTrain service directly to the airport.
By taxi – 60 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Always leave extra time for traffic.
By bus – Golden Touch airport shuttle bus from Grand Central Terminal or Port Authority Bus Terminal. Journey time 60 minutes.

Services: wide variety of restaurants, shops, and fast-food outlets in each of the 4 terminals, duty-free, foreign currency exchange, baby changing facilities, free unlimited Wi-Fi.

Useful information about New York LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is east of central Manhattan, and offers domestic flights to destinations throughout the USA.

How to get to the airport:

By bus – LaGuardia Link Q70 bus from outside Roosevelt Avenue/74th Avenue subway station, around the clock. Journey time 15 minutes.
By taxi – 20 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Always leave extra time for traffic at peak times.
By car – LaGuardia is adjacent to Grand Central Parkway. Car parks available both at the airport and off-site locations nearby.

Services: unlimited Wi-Fi, range of food and beverage concessions, mobile charging, cash machines, duty-free, and beauty salon.

Useful information about Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport is across the state line in New Jersey, 15 miles west of Manhattan.

How to get to the airport:

By bus – Newark Airport Express from Grand Central Terminal or Port Authority Bus Terminal, between 4.45am and 1.45am. Journey time 40 minutes.
By taxi – 30 minutes from central Manhattan through the tunnel crossing under the Hudson River.

Services: shops, restaurants, currency exchange and nursing rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout airport, charging stations, cash machines.

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is served by Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which mainly handles US domestic flights.

Useful information about Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood International Airport

Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood International Airport is about 5 miles south-west of the city centre.

How to get to into Fort Lauderdale from the airport:

By bus – Broward County Transit route 1 bus, services into Fort Lauderdale.
By shuttle — various shuttle and taxi services available.
By rail – shuttle bus from airport connects Dania Beach Tri-Rail station. Journey time 15 minutes.

Services: free Wi-Fi throughout airport, free shuttle buses between airport terminals, restaurants, fast-food outlets, and duty free shopping.

What to do and visit in Fort Lauderdale

Sunbathe on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Explore the estate-style Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
Shop at the boutiques, and visit the art galleries along Las Olas Boulevard.
Visit the Everglades National Park.
See the animals and birds at the Flamingo Gardens wildlife sanctuary.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Fort Lauderdale

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Fort Lauderdale at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale is 28£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Fort Lauderdale expensive to visit compared to New York City?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Fort Lauderdale costs an average of 3.33 GBP, 50% more expensive than New York City, with a fare of 2.22 GBP,

while train tickets costs 35% less in Fort Lauderdale: 1.76 GBP against 2.69 GBP in New York City.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.56 GBP in Fort Lauderdale, 23% more than the 12.60 GBP in New York City.

The price of the coffee is around the same price in Fort Lauderdale and New York City, with an average of 3.70 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale?

The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale are December, October and January, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Fort Lauderdale, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from New York City to Fort Lauderdale?

The best time of the year to go to Fort Lauderdale when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Fort Lauderdale from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, July and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Fort Lauderdale.

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Fort Lauderdale?

The total flight time between New York City and Fort Lauderdale is of around 03:14 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,735 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Fort Lauderdale compared to New York City?

While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Fort Lauderdale's temperatures can go up to 31.71 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.05 ºC in Fort Lauderdale, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12 mm precipitation, while Fort Lauderdale have an average of 6 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between New York City and Fort Lauderdale?

The main airport route flying between New York City and Fort Lauderdale is: La Guardia (LGA) to Hollywood Intl Apt (FLL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Spirit Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to Fort Lauderdale?

Airlines with direct flights departing from New York City to Fort Lauderdale are:

Delta Air Lines.
Virgin Atlantic.
Spirit Airlines.

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