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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 22m, covering 955 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 Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale range from $239 to $478, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $366 round-trip, compared to $450 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon 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 $169 to $974. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $87, which is 57% below 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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 Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) - 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $209.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Fort Lauderdale.

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 5h 02m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 28m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Houston Hobby Airport (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 Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• 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:

• 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.