Fort Lauderdale from Rochester, Dec 11–15: $1,096 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip home. $1,096 for two covers the round-trip flights at $450, the Cozy Getaway with Pool and Putting Green Unit 1 at $579 and $67 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. That's 4 nights, Friday, Dec 11 to Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026, on G4 (Allegiant) with one stop: you land at 9:56 PM the night you leave, but the return lands at 6:43 PM the next day.
The total, before you go
$1,096 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $450 |
| Cozy Getaway with Pool and Putting Green Unit 1, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $579 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $67 |
| The total, before you go | $1,096 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$99 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 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
$225 per person, round trip
$450 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · 1 stop · 26h 51m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:59 PM – Fri, Dec 11, 9:56 PM · back Tue, Dec 15, 6:49 PM – Wed, Dec 16, 6:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $225 | 1 stop | 26h 51m |
| Allegiant | $236 | nonstop | 2h 57m |
| Allegiant | $244 | 1 stop | 8h 16m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$225 per person when we checked, which is $99 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 31% under the $324 top of the 12 offers we compared. Mid-December normals for Fort Lauderdale show highs of 76–78°F and lows between 60°F and 70°F, warm enough for a beach day along A1A and an evening on Las Olas. Hurricane season runs June through November, so these dates fall after it. The normals do show drizzle for Dec 13–15, so save the water taxi and the Bonnet House for grayer hours. All in, the trip is $1,096 for two with taxes and fees. A checked bag and spending money aren't included, and our budget estimate puts spending at $130 per person a day, which brings the whole trip to $2,069. Prices are as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a laid-back beach and food getaway for the two of you: a long golden beach, canals lined with yachts and dinners on Las Olas, without Miami's pace. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm afternoons, a pool back at the apartment and slow evenings out. There's very little schedule here, just sand, a water taxi ride and maybe one morning of snorkeling.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Dec 11–15
Typical highs 76–78°F, lows near 66°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 78 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 76 °F | 60 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 78 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 78 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 77 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
Cozy Getaway with Pool and Putting Green Unit 1 is the one in our total. It's $579 for 4 nights ($145 a night) in a one-bedroom apartment, plus $67 in fees paid at the property, with free cancellation. It scores 8.1, but from only 11 reviews. Galleria Apartments By Lowkl costs $594 ($149 a night) for a studio, plus $68 in fees. It scores 8.5 from 153 reviews and also has free cancellation. The Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional is the top rated at 9.7 from 328 reviews and costs $1,178 ($295 a night) plus $149 in fees. It's for men only and doesn't offer free cancellation. For the sand, Fort Lauderdale Beach runs along A1A. Las Olas Boulevard has restaurants, boutiques and canal views a short drive from the beach.
Cozy Getaway with Pool and Putting Green Unit 1
$579 for 4 nights, two guests · $145 a night
See roomsThe Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional
$1,178 for 4 nights, two guests · $295 a night
See roomsGalleria Apartments By Lowkl
$594 for 4 nights, two guests · $149 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 yacht-lined docks
- Stroll Las Olas Boulevard at dusk for dinner and boutiques
- Snorkel the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, with shore access near Anglin's Pier
- Spend a full day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens on a drizzly afternoon
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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 26h 51m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,186 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $450 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Cozy Getaway with Pool and Putting Green Unit 1) | $579 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,069 |
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: Rochester to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $225 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $220 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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).
- No passport needed; it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars, with no time difference from Rochester.
- The outbound flight leaves ROC at 6:59 PM and lands at FLL at 9:56 PM on Friday, Dec 11.
- The fare doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $200 for two.
- All three stays are room only; the two apartments have free cancellation, while The Agustin doesn't.
- Weather numbers are climate normals, not a forecast: highs of 76–78°F, with drizzle listed for Dec 13–15.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip home is fine with you. You get 4 nights, highs of 76–78°F and a fare $99 per person below the highest we saw. The catch is the return, which leaves at 6:49 PM Tuesday and lands at 6:43 PM Wednesday after one stop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,096 for two with taxes and fees: $450 in flights, $579 for the apartment and $67 in property fees. A checked bag, about $200 for two, isn't included, and neither is spending money. With our estimate of $130 per person a day for spending, the trip comes to $2,069.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We also saw an Allegiant nonstop listed at 2h 57m for $472 for two. That's a bit more than the one-stop fare in our total, so check it if the long return is a dealbreaker.
Do I need a passport?
No. Rochester to Fort Lauderdale is a domestic trip of 1,186 miles. You'll pay in US dollars, and the clocks are the same as at home.
What's the weather like?
Climate normals for Dec 11–15 show highs of 76–78°F and lows of 60–70°F. The first two days are listed as overcast and the last three as drizzle, so keep an indoor plan like the Bonnet House handy. These are normals, not a forecast.
Which airport do I fly into?
The fare lands at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL). Miami International (MIA) also serves the area. Hollywood Beach is the stretch of coast between FLL and the ocean.
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