What to know about flights from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance between Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale is approximately 1,454.87km. The average flight time between Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours 53 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£17
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-FLL 2h 42m · Direct Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest return
£37
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-FLL 2h 43m · Direct Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,454.87km
Flight distance
2h 53m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £17 and round-trip from £37. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale operate an average of 13 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.6% on-time departure rate and a 92.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Jetblue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Average price of one-way tickets from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, fares are lowest in October (£94) and highest in December (£149).

£149
£122
£94
£67
  • £94
    Oct
  • £102
    Nov
  • £149
    Dec
  • £96
    Jan
  • £115
    Feb
  • £109
    Mar
  • £122
    Apr
  • £133
    May
  • £122
    Jun
  • £136
    Jul
  • £116
    Aug
  • £121
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

Average price of return tickets from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, fares are lowest in January (£143) and highest in August (£303).

£303
£223
£143
£63
    Cheapest
  • £209
    Oct
  • £227
    Nov
  • £255
    Dec
  • £143
    Jan
  • £199
    Feb
  • £210
    Mar
  • £237
    Apr
  • £233
    May
  • £172
    Jun
  • £175
    Jul
  • £303
    Aug
  • £192
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £17 (for example, IAD–FLL on Wed, Oct 28). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from £37, departing on Tue, Nov 10 and returning on Wed, Nov 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Frontier Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes an average of 2 hours 53 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 29 direct flights operate each week between Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AA1893 (departure at 08:24)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 28, with one-way fares from just £17.
    · Compare airlines. Frontier Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Fort Lauderdale.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale on October 27, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at £34.
  • Flights to Fort Lauderdale can arrive at: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). The most common route connects Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (DCA–FLL).
  • The time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Washington D.C. is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is £121. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is £211. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Fort Lauderdale, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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