Cheap Flights from JFK to FLL: When to Fly from New York to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to FLL are

• January 1st to February 11th
• May 21st to June 10th
• August 20th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 JFK to FLL is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $622 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $117 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

When to Fly to Fort Lauderdale

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) will usually cost between $166 to $424 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $146. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $442. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $296 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $230 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to FLL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the JFK to FLL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. 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 $107 (34%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $209. Return trip prices are from the FLL to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK 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 55 minutes may be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Azul, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Silver Airways, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1071 miles or 1724 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to FLL flight is about 2 hour 55 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 43 available flights from JFK to FLL.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from JFK to FLL tend to depart much later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 43% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 11% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave FLL heading for JFK about 24 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 15 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 22 minutes late
• JetBlue: 26 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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