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How much do flights to Fort Lauderdale cost?
Getting from Fort Lauderdale's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: Broward County Transit bus.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-40 min | $2 (exact fare required; day pass available) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | $3-$6 (includes free shuttle to station) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | connections to Miami or Palm Beach | |
10-25 min | $15-$30 (metered; varies by destination and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-25 min | $12-$35 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $25-$60 (pre-booked; fixed rate) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or guaranteed pickup | |
10-25 min | $40-$100 (per day; varies by vehicle and season) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploring |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Broward County Transit requires exact fare; day passes offer better value for multiple trips.
- Tri-Rail connects to a free shuttle from the airport to the Fort Lauderdale station.
- Taxi and ride-hailing times vary significantly based on traffic, especially during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Fort Lauderdale
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.04 | Tue 07.04 | Wed 08.04 | Thu 09.04 | Fri 10.04 | Sat 11.04 | Sun 12.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 58 total | Daily flights: 8.29 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 52 total | Daily flights: 7.43 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| --- | 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 52 total | Daily flights: 7.43 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 23°C | 18°C |
| February | 23°C | 19°C |
| March | 25°C | 20°C |
| April | 26°C | 22°C |
| May | 28°C | 24°C |
| June | 29°C | 26°C |
| July | 30°C | 26°C |
| August | 31°C | 27°C |
| September | 30°C | 26°C |
| October | 28°C | 24°C |
| November | 25°C | 22°C |
| December | 24°C | 20°C |
14 day forecast
Fort Lauderdale travel tips
Feel free to discover neighbouring cities around Fort Lauderdale
Despite Florida's large size, the distance between different cities is relatively small. If you finish exploring Fort Lauderdale, you can spend only 1.5 hours getting to the neighbouring towns, like West Palm Beach or Miami, located only 110 kilometres from Fort Lauderdale.
Choose Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale as a place for a family
Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale is an ideal district for family pastimes. Make sure to visit Colohatchee Park and Richardson Historic Park to distract from the city.
Come to Georgie's Alibi bar in Fort Lauderdale after 21:00
When it is 21:00 on your watches in Fort Lauderdale, head to Georgie's Alibi to get drinks at more affordable prices (before 21:00, they cost more). They have a pleasant playlist of Top 40s and country blockbusters.
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