Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport (PSE): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport (PSE) departing from here.
Fort Lauderdale and Ponce (where Mercedita Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to PSE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're traveling during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to PSE even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is an option when leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
FLL is about 8 kilometers from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% arrive on time at their destination.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport? Collect your luggage and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near PSE. Aloft Ponce Hotel & Casino and Caribe Hotel Ponce will have you in bed before you know it.
Go where the road takes you with a Mercedita Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Ponce and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
At the moment, AED 722 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,384. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to PSE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Ponce. August is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport (PSE), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to PSE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Ponce, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Ponce
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mercedita Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ponce:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Playa de Ponce, Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias) and Ponce Art Museum are must-do's during your Ponce adventure.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've done Ponce, now it's time to explore other parts of Puerto Rico. Travel around 105 kilometers east to Fajardo to tick off its leading attractions. From Bioluminescent Bay to Salida laguna bioluminiscente and BioBay Fajardo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 97 kilometers north-east of Ponce, Luquillo is another essential stop in Puerto Rico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Surf Beach Brian J. Ramos (La Pared), Playa La Pared and Alamar Luquillo Park.
