Fort Lauderdale from Hartford, Dec 3–7: round trip from $238
Round-trip flights from Hartford to Fort Lauderdale are $238 per person ($476 for two) for Dec 3–7, 2026, 4 nights, on Frontier with one stop, not nonstop. Expect highs of 77–82°F with lows near 65°F. The best-value hotel, Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, is $788 for the stay.
The flight
$343 $238 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$476 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 49m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 8:28 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 8:17 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $238 | 1 stop | 11h 49m |
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | $259 | 1 stop | 7h 8m |
| MX + F9 | $272 | 1 stop | 15h 3m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:04 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $476 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, 4 nights | $788 |
| Trip total for two | $1,264 |
Regular: $1,474 You pay: $1,264 Saved: $210
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Why go now
$238 per person round trip, $476 for two, is $105 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 31% gap across 12 fares that ran from $238 to $343. We found it on Oct 12, all-in with taxes and fees, and prices move, so it may not hold. Early December trades the cold at home for highs of 77–82°F and lows near 65°F. Four nights gives you room for beach days along A1A, a water taxi ride through the canals and dinners on Las Olas Boulevard. Add the best-value hotel at $788 and a spending allowance of $130 per person per day, and our budget for two comes to $2,304. That's a warm long weekend before the holidays at a fare we can put a number on.
The kind of trip this is
A relaxed beach vacation with a food side: long days on the sand, canal rides and dinners out, without the pace of Miami. It suits couples and friends who want a warm getaway that doesn't need much planning, and it works for families too. The pace is slow: one outing a day, the rest of the time on the beach or at a table on Las Olas.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Dec 3–7
Typical highs 77–82°F, lows near 65°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 77 °F | 66 °F | Clear |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 78 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 80 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 82 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 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 the best-value pick: $788 for 4 nights ($197 a night), 4 stars, rated 8 from 457 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. It's on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the wide stretch along A1A with the main strip of oceanfront resorts. The top-rated option is The Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional at $1,178 for the stay ($295 a night), rated 9.7 from 328 reviews. As the name says, it's men only and clothing optional, and it isn't free to cancel. On a budget, Ocean Beach Palace is $700 for the stay ($175 a night), 3 stars, rated 7.2 from 759 reviews, with breakfast included but no free cancellation. If restaurants and boutiques matter more than an ocean view, Las Olas Boulevard has canal-front hotels a short drive from the sand.
Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach
$788 for 4 nights, two guests · $197 a night
See roomsThe Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional
$1,178 for 4 nights, two guests · $295 a night
See roomsOcean Beach Palace
$700 for 4 nights, two guests · $175 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 lining the water.
- Stroll Las Olas Boulevard at dusk for restaurants, boutiques and canal views.
- Snorkel the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, starting from the shore at Anglin's Pier.
- Spend a full day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A.
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
- Walk the old-school boardwalk at Hollywood Beach.
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 Hartford | Bradley International (BDL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 11h 49m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,161 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $476 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach) | $788 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,304 |
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: Hartford to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $238 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $238 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- It's a domestic trip, so you won't need a passport. You'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Hartford.
- The Frontier flight leaves Bradley International (BDL) at 8:28 PM Thursday, Dec 3 and lands at 8:17 AM Friday after one stop, 11h 49m in all.
- Flights land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL). Miami International (MIA) is the other nearby airport.
- Of the three hotels, only Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach has free cancellation. Ocean Beach Palace is the only one that includes breakfast.
- Fort Lauderdale is 1,161 miles from Hartford.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$238 per person, or $476 for two, round trip on Frontier with one stop. That was the all-in price, taxes and fees included, when we checked on Oct 12. Our check didn't return the times for the flight home.
Do I need a passport?
No. Fort Lauderdale is in Florida, so there's no passport, no currency exchange and no time change from Hartford.
What is the weather like in early December?
Based on normals for these dates, highs run 77–82°F and lows sit near 65°F. That's warm enough for full beach days.
Is 4 nights enough?
It's enough for the beach, the canals and a few dinners out. Heads-up: the Frontier flight lands at 8:17 AM Friday, so your first hotel night, Thursday, goes unused unless you change your dates or flight.
Is there a daytime flight?
Yes. American, operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle, was $259 per person ($518 for two). It leaves at 9:58 AM and lands at 5:06 PM on Dec 3, with one stop and 7h 8m of travel.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $2,304 for two: $476 for flights, $788 for Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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