Fort Lauderdale, United States: trips from £116
Fort Lauderdale is a laid-back alternative to Miami with a long golden beach, canals lined with yachts and one of the busiest cruise ports in the world.
Trips to Fort Lauderdale from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
A reader asked for this · from ChicagoWorth it, if
Fort Lauderdale
7 – 10 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- Frontier nonstop from O'Hare, 3h 7m, landing at 12:02 PM
- Fare is $40 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Breakfast and free cancellation at a 7.9-rated hotel, $354 for 3 nights
£499 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £232 + hotel £267, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 7m
The catch: A checked bag adds about $240 for two that's not in the total, and November is still Atlantic hurricane season.
Worth it if you two pack carry-on and want three warm, easy days; skip it if you need to stay right on the sand for this price.
Just found · from RochesterWorth it, if
Fort Lauderdale
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- Typical highs of 76–78°F for Dec 11–15
- $225 per person, $99 below the highest fare we saw
- Pool, putting green and free cancellation at the best-value apartment
£826 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £339 + hotel £436 + resort fee £51, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 26h 51m
The catch: The return leaves at 6:49 PM on Dec 15 and lands at 6:43 PM on Dec 16 with one stop, and a checked bag is about $200 for two.
Worth it if you can give up a full day to get home in exchange for warm beach days; skip it if you need to be back Wednesday morning.
Just found · from HartfordWorth it, if
Fort Lauderdale
3 – 7 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £79 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, rated 8 by 457 guests
- Free cancellation at Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
£953 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £359 + hotel £594, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 49m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 49m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Just found · from ProvidenceLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Fort Lauderdale
19 – 23 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- $289 per person, $17 below the typical fare on this route
- Cambria rated 8 from 460 reviews, with free cancellation
- Highs 77–81°F, with clear skies forecast for Saturday and Sunday
£1,050 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £436 + hotel £551 + resort fee £63, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · with a stop · 6h 13m
The catch: The $289 fare has 1 stop and takes 6h 13m, November is still hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $180 for two.
Worth it if you want warm beach days at a fair fare and can live with a stop; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Just found · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Fort Lauderdale
3 – 7 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- $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
£1,171 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £479 + hotel £620 + resort fee £72, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 6h 9m
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.
Just found · from AlbanyWorth it, if
Fort Lauderdale
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £54 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Galleria Apartments By Lowkl, rated 8.5 by 153 guests
- Free cancellation at Galleria Apartments By Lowkl
£941 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £493 + hotel £448, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 5h 29m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 29m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Lowest fares to Fort Lauderdale by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | £116 | 3 |
| Rochester | £166 | 3 |
| Hartford | £179 | 4 |
| Providence | £218 | 5 |
| Albany | £240 | 6 |
| Buffalo | £253 | 1 |
| Boston | £336 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | fine |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Atlantic hurricane season; afternoon storms are routine in late summer
August, September: Peak hurricane season with heavy rain and humidity
Where to stay 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
- Snorkel the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Spend a day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Good to know
| Airports | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | beach, cruise-port, family, food |
Fort Lauderdale in pictures
Questions about Fort Lauderdale
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
January, February, March, April, November and December. August, September: Peak hurricane season with heavy rain and humidity
Do I need a passport for Fort Lauderdale?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
What is the cheapest flight to Fort Lauderdale right now?
Fort Lauderdale from Chicago, 7 – 10 Nov 2026, from £116 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Fort Lauderdale on the ground?
Fort Lauderdale is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.