Travelling from New York to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Start your travels at one of New York's main airports, New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) or New York Newark Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to where you'll touch down, Fort Lauderdale's chief entry point is Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Fort Lauderdale flight.
New York and Fort Lauderdale share the same timezone, UTC-5.
With 79 weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale with JetBlue Airways at 05:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from JFK to FLL is with JetBlue Airways at 21:50.
To ensure you don't miss your New York to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale
To secure cheap New York to Fort Lauderdale flights, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
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Flying from New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Begin your trip at JFK and come in for landing at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
Be on the lookout for promotions with JetBlue Airways. This carrier offers direct New York to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets from JFK.
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy Airport touch down at their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Prefer to take off from New York Newark Airport (EWR)? This popular hub offers direct flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale, seamlessly connecting you to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).
You have a choice of airlines offering direct New York to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets from EWR. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
EWR is around 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale, kick back in one of these hotels close to New York Newark Airport:
71% of flights leaving New York Newark Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Direct flights from New York to Fort Lauderdale are offered by New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is where you can expect to touch down.
Choose any of these top carriers offering direct New York to Fort Lauderdale plane tickets from LGA:
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Fort Lauderdale flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
FLL is situated at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
If you're staying in Fort Lauderdale's centre (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 8 kilometres from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Look for any information kiosks to point you in the right direction after hopping off your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to FXE. Tuck yourself in after your New York to Fort Lauderdale flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Grab a Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Reserve a set of wheels here with National.
Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from FXE once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale. April is the most popular month to travel to Fort Lauderdale. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your New York to Fort Lauderdale tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale:
Las Olas Beach and Playa las Olas are a couple of big attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museum of Discovery and Science.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Fort Lauderdale. Around 483 kilometres to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another standout destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without dropping by Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.






























