Fort Lauderdale from Albany, 3 – 7 Dec: £1,171 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $318 per person, $12 below the $330 typical fare
- Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 8 from 460 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 77–82°F and lows near 65°F
The catch: There's no nonstop: the flight has one stop and takes 6h 9m, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy beach long weekend; skip it if you need a nonstop or full sun every single day.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,554 for two, all in, covers the flights at $636, 4 nights at Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach at $823 and its $95 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd fly out Dec 3 and come home Dec 7, 2026, 4 nights, on American (operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle), with one stop and a 6h 9m trip from Albany. That total doesn't include a checked bag (about $160 for two) or spending money.
The total, before you go
£1,171 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £479 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £620 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £72 |
| The total, before you go | £1,171 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£240 per person, return
£479 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 6h 9m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 8:00 AM – Thu, Dec 3, 2:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | £240 | 1 stop | 6h 9m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £240 | 1 stop | 5h 6m |
| Delta | £240 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
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Why now
At $318 per person, this is the lowest fare we've seen on this route in 30 days. That's $12 below the $330 median of our earlier checks, or 4% less. The whole trip comes to $1,554 for two, all in: $636 for the flights, $823 for 4 nights at Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and the $95 resort fee. Early December falls after the June-to-November hurricane season. Typical weather for Dec 3–7 runs 77–82°F with lows near 65°F. Expect overcast skies on most days and some drizzle on the day you fly home. Albany to Fort Lauderdale is 1,198 miles with no time change, and the morning flight lands at 2:09 PM, so you still get the first afternoon. It's a good fit for a short, warm break before the holidays.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easy beach getaway: long days on the sand along A1A, a water taxi through the canals and dinner on Las Olas Boulevard. It suits a couple or two friends who want warmth without a packed schedule, and the pace is slow. It's a quieter alternative to Miami, and since the clock matches home, you won't have jet lag to deal with.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, 3 – 7 Dec
Typical highs 77–82°F, lows near 65°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 77 °F | 66 °F | Clear |
| Fri 4 Dec | 78 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 6 Dec | 82 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 7 Dec | 79 °F | 66 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $823 for 4 nights ($206 a night), 4 stars, 8 from 460 reviews and free cancellation, plus a $95 resort fee. Villa Venezia is the top rated at 8.9 from 804 reviews. It costs $826 for the stay ($207 a night), with free cancellation and a $95 fee paid at the property. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach costs $913 ($228 a night), scores 7.2 from 1,951 reviews and adds a $105 fee at the property, with no free cancellation. Fort Lauderdale Beach is the wide oceanfront strip along A1A, good if you want to walk straight to the sand. Las Olas Boulevard is better for restaurants and canal-front evenings.
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
£620 for 4 nights, two guests · £155 a night
See roomsVilla Venezia
£623 for 4 nights, two guests · £156 a night
See roomsB Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
£688 for 4 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Fort Lauderdale for these dates
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Where in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Beach: Wide beach along A1A with the main strip of oceanfront resorts.
- Las Olas Boulevard: Restaurants, boutiques and canal-front hotels a short drive from the sand.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Low-rise beach town with shore snorkelling off Anglin's Pier.
- Hollywood Beach: Old-school boardwalk vibe between the airport and the ocean.
What to do in Fort Lauderdale
- Ride the water taxi through the Intracoastal canals
- Stroll Las Olas Boulevard at dusk for dinner and boutiques
- Snorkel the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, near Anglin's Pier
- Spend a full day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Also worth it
- Spend a day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
Tours and tickets in Fort Lauderdale
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 6h 9m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,198 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £479 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach) | £620 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £1,884 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albany to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £240 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £240 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £249 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Albany.
- The outbound flight leaves Albany at 8:00 AM and lands in Fort Lauderdale at 2:09 PM, with one stop.
- All three hotels are room only. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and Villa Venezia offer free cancellation.
- Hurricane season runs June to November, so these December dates fall after it.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the airport you'd fly into, and Miami International (MIA) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $318 per person, 4% below the $330 typical fare and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The best-value hotel scores 8 from 460 reviews and offers free cancellation. The main trade-off is one stop on the flight.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,554 for two, all in: $636 for flights, $823 for 4 nights at Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and a $95 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
Is there a nonstop?
No. Every fare we found at $318 per person has one stop. The American flight takes 6h 9m, and one Delta option takes 5h 6m.
What is the weather like?
For Dec 3–7, typical highs are 77–82°F with lows near 65°F. Expect mostly overcast days and possibly drizzle on Dec 7.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Albany.
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