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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cali to Fort Lauderdale:

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 5:24 am
• Latest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 7:04 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cali to Fort Lauderdale:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cali to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 54m, covering 1,575 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cali to Fort Lauderdale range from $263 to $461, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $263 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $346. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $310 round-trip, compared to $462 via a layover through Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cali to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $364 to $3,288. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cali to Fort Lauderdale are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $257, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Cali to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cali to Fort Lauderdale route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 9 minutes.

One-stop flights from Cali to Fort Lauderdale most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 7% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Cali to Fort Lauderdale route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $369, a difference of $41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cali and Fort Lauderdale. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• JetBlue

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 7h 07m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 9h 11m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Cali (Eastern Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cali to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

For those passengers with special dietary requirements traveling from Cali to Fort Lauderdale, they should consider booking Copa Airlines. The airline serves the special meal according to its passenger’s orders. Booking this airline allows you to meet your dietary needs along the way.

Spirit Airline allows passengers to come on board with their pet animals. The airline allows a maximum of two pets per carrier and each passenger should have one carrier onboard. These animals have to remain in their carrier for the entire flight journey.

One of the best and easiest ways of getting out of FLL Airport upon your arrival in the city to the city center without a car is by use of a bus. Buses are the main transport means operating between the airport and the city center. Consider taking Bus Line 150 to take you to your preferred destination.

Latam Airline is one of the best eco-friendly airlines flying from Cali to Fort Lauderdale. It has reduced domestic emissions, and also it is on the way of achieving carbon neutrality. It has also set goals to get rid of single use plastics through its yearly productions to send minimal waste to the landfill.