Fort Lauderdale from Buffalo, Nov 12–16: $1,267 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $322 per person on Frontier, $130 below the typical fare
- Rolo Beach Hotel scores 8.7 from 230 reviews, with free cancellation
- Highs of 80–81°F on Fort Lauderdale Beach in mid-November
The catch: The Frontier outbound has one stop, takes 18h 33m and lands at 12:15 PM Friday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want four warm beach nights for less and can sleep through a connection; skip it if losing a travel day bothers you.
Worth it if you can live with a long connection. The trip is $1,267 for two: Frontier flights at $644 plus 4 nights at Rolo Beach Hotel at $559 and its $64 property fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Thursday, Nov 12 and come back Monday, Nov 16, 2026, but the outbound has one stop and takes 18h 33m.
The total, before you go
$1,267 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $644 |
| Rolo Beach Hotel, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $559 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $64 |
| The total, before you go | $1,267 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$130 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$322 per person, round trip
$644 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 18h 33m
Out Thu, Nov 12, 5:42 PM – Fri, Nov 13, 12:15 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $322 | 1 stop | 18h 33m |
| JetBlue | $371 | nonstop | 3h 7m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $365 | 1 stop | 5h 31m |
Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $322 per person, the Frontier fare is $130 below the typical fare on this route. That's 29% under, and it's the lowest fare we've found in 30 days. With the hotel, the trip comes to $1,267 for two, before a checked bag or spending money. Mid-November in Fort Lauderdale usually brings highs of 80–81°F and lows near 67°F. A heads-up on the season: November is still Atlantic hurricane season, and the weather normals show rain on Friday, Nov 13. The other trade-off is time. If the 18h 33m routing is a dealbreaker, we also found a JetBlue nonstop at 7:35 AM for $371 per person. It takes 3h 7m and lands before lunch on Thursday. Either way, you get four nights of warm beach and canal-side dinners.
The kind of trip this is
This is an easygoing beach getaway with good food. Expect long sand days along A1A, water taxi rides past yacht-lined canals and evenings out on Las Olas Boulevard. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a big itinerary. The pace is slow: beach in the morning, a museum or snorkel if you feel like it, and dinner outside.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Nov 12–16
Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 67°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | 80 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 81 °F | 69 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 80 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 80 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 80 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
Rolo Beach Hotel is our value pick: $559 for the 4 nights ($140 a night) in a King Deluxe room, rated 8.7 from 230 reviews. It also charges $64 in fees paid at the property, which our total already includes. Casa806 Men Only Guest House is the top rated at 9.8 from 47 reviews. It costs $687 for the stay ($172 a night), sits in Wilton Manors, takes men only and adds $87 in fees at the property. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach is a four-star rated 8 from 461 reviews, at $804 for the stay ($201 a night) plus $93 at the property. All three offer free cancellation. Rolo and Cambria are both on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the wide beach along A1A. Las Olas Boulevard is a short drive away for restaurants and boutiques.
Rolo Beach Hotel
$559 for 4 nights, two guests · $140 a night
See roomsCasa806 Men Only Guest House
$687 for 4 nights, two guests · $172 a night
See roomsCambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
$804 for 4 nights, two guests · $201 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 past the yachts
- 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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 18h 33m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,160 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $644 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Rolo Beach Hotel) | $559 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,243 |
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: Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $322 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $322 (Oct 17, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $452 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Atlantic hurricane season; afternoon storms are routine in late summer
- No passport needed; you pay in US dollars and stay on Eastern time.
- The Frontier outbound leaves Buffalo at 5:42 PM and arrives at 12:15 PM the next day after one stop.
- A checked bag is not in the total and runs about $240 for two.
- November falls in Atlantic hurricane season, and the normals show rain on Nov 13.
- All three hotels list free cancellation; prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with the long connection. The fare is $130 below the typical fare on this route and the hotel scores 8.7. If 18h 33m is too long, the JetBlue nonstop at $371 per person is the better fit.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,267 for two: $644 in flights, $559 for 4 nights at Rolo Beach Hotel and its $64 property fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
The $322 Frontier fare has one stop. We also found a JetBlue nonstop leaving at 7:35 AM on Nov 12 and landing at 10:42 AM, which is 3h 7m, for $371 per person, or $742 for two.
What is the weather like?
The normals for Nov 12–16 show highs of 80–81°F and lows of 66–69°F, mostly overcast, with rain on Nov 13. It's still hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Is 4 nights enough?
On the Frontier routing you land at 12:15 PM Friday, so you get about three full beach days. That's enough for the beach, a water taxi ride and an evening on Las Olas Boulevard.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Buffalo.
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