Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to FLL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SYD and FLL:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
$1,133 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,846. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to FLL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SYD to FLL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the centre of Fort Lauderdale has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you want to explore Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SYD to FLL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without dropping by Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
