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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:23 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 33m, 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 Houston to Fort Lauderdale range from $154 to $340, with an average of $231 over the past 12 months. Anything below $154 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $231 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $219 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $231 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 90% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time
• Southwest: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Night 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 Houston to Fort Lauderdale route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $230 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $248, a difference of $18.

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

• United Airlines
• JetBlue
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 4h 32m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 02m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central 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 Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; 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.