Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the main airport in Fort Lauderdale. Look for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA) that take off from this terminal.
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Fort Lauderdale.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MIA.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
73.74% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MIA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Miami and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport flight.
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Miami. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Right now, ج.م. 15,041 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 8,456. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to MIA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Miami. July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Fort Lauderdale to MIA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Miami, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Miami
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Miami right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport:
Ocean Drive and Beach are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Miami must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Playa De Miami.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Miami, a visit to Cape Coral will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC.
Around 161 kilometres north of Miami, Port Saint Lucie is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park.
