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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:00 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston takes 3h, covering 962 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston range from $134 to $314, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $204 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $203 round-trip, compared to $262 via a layover through Tampa (TPA).

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Fort Lauderdale to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• JetBlue: 77% on time
• Southwest: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Houston flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 18%, 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 $100 to $818. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $79, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Houston route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Tampa (TPA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $186 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $283, a difference of $97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• JetBlue
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Tampa (TPA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 6h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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