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

• Earliest: departs at 6:14 am and lands at 12:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 5:00 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego takes 5h 50m, covering 2,264 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 San Diego range from $274 to $451, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $361 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $386 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$98 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to San Diego flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Fort Lauderdale to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428, a difference of $91.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 42m, compared with 7h 07m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 08m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

If you want to rent a car at SAN, you can do so, as the airport features an off-site car rental facility with counters for car rentals like Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Dollar, and National. This facility is quite a distance from the airport’s terminals. Hence, to get to it, you’ll board a free shuttle.

If you want to journey from downtown Fort Lauderdale to FLL as quickly as you can, you should catch a cab, as cabs are the fastest public transportation means you can use to cover the distance between the two points. If speed is not your main concern but rather cost, you should travel aboard a bus, as the buses that serve this route cheaper.

Apart from FLL, Miami International Airport (MIA) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) also serve Fort Lauderdale. This being the case, if you don’t want to board a flight to San Diego at FLL, you can opt for one at either of these other airports.

SAN has no on-site hotel. However, this airport is extremely close to hotels like TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport – Old Town, and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.