Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Washington DC and Fort Lauderdale are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 37 Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 08:25 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:55 with United Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your IAD to FLL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Fort Lauderdale (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United Airlines.
With a dependable 86.99% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to FLL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAD and FLL include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
78 € is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 156 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to FLL.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to FLL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to central Fort Lauderdale has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to FLL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Miami, about 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are key reasons to visit.