Flying from New York to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale taking off from either of these.
Hop off the plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This is the primary arrival point in Fort Lauderdale.
A direct flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale takes an average of 3 hours 10 minutes. Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as New York.
With 216 flights a week between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale with Spirit Airlines at 05:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from EWR to FLL is with United Airlines at 20:59.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
When flying domestically within United States, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Set out from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on a nonstop flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale. From EWR, you can fly directly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale leaving from EWR. Book your ticket with one of these:
We make it easy to plan a flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, EWR can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Rather fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? This popular terminal also offers direct flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale — you can travel straight to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
From JFK, direct flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale are available with Delta Air Lines.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and Fort Lauderdale:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can reach JFK from the centre of New York in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.
If you have a late flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FLL:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale
Currently, 35 € is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Fort Lauderdale. The cheapest price for a return flight is 70 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from New York to Fort Lauderdale, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from New York to Fort Lauderdale. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, go to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Schedule your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale for August if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Fort Lauderdale sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Fort Lauderdale right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top attractions which should be on every Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale. Whether you're after a compact ride, an SUV or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.