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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 501. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale

Orlando to Fort Lauderdale: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 213
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale International, Fort Lauderdale Executive, Miami Opa Locka, Boca Raton, Miami International, and West Palm Beach International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale is AED 498. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale.
Southwest Airlines and jetBlue fly direct from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale.
There are 26 flights per week flying from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Orlando International to Fort Lauderdale is usually July.
If you're flying from Orlando International Airport, the cheapest airport near Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale International – which is 5.4 km away from the center of Fort Lauderdale. We've found flights to this airport from AED 498.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fort Lauderdale but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fort Lauderdale is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. August is typically the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Fort Lauderdale.

Traveling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (where Orlando International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • The most popular route is from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can select from 15 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MCO to FLL is the 05:25 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:46 with Spirit Airlines.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your MCO to Fort Lauderdale flight.

  • Traveling during a popular month like March? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at MCO and fly nonstop to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets.

  • Book your favorite seat with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Traveling from central Orlando to MCO takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 77% of flights that depart Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale

  • AED 213 is currently the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. Return plane tickets start at AED 498. These fares can change based on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from MCO to Fort Lauderdale, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across every month and bag a sweet deal.

  • You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MCO to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Find a cheap flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the center of Fort Lauderdale takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 11 kilometers away.

  • It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from MCO to Fort Lauderdale.

  • FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.

Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. March is the busiest month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a Orlando International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Fort Lauderdale

Explore more of the United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometers away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

  • Around 306 kilometers northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

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