Cheap Flights from ATL to FLL: When to Fly from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to FLL are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• July 30th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to FLL is early September. Prices can be as high as $470 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $111 for Wednesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Fort Lauderdale

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) will usually cost between $114 to $329 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $118. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $316. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $198 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $180 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to FLL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to FLL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to FLL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to FLL, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ATL. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $74 (31%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $158. Return trip prices are from the FLL to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to FLL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 2 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to FLL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to FLL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Azul, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 582 miles or 937 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to FLL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to FLL flight is about 2 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Fort Lauderdale, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from ATL to FLL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to FLL tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 5% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave FLL heading for ATL about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 12 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 17 minutes late
• Delta: 17 minutes late
• JetBlue: 20 minutes late
• Spirit: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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