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It’s possible to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale, which are often serviced by airlines such as Delta. There are also many trips that require a connection, which often takes place in Atlanta. For connecting flights, you can expect them to be serviced by companies such as American or Delta Airlines.

If you choose to drive between downtown Minneapolis and Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport, plan on the journey taking you anywhere from 15 to 20min in total. Otherwise, there is public transportation that is available for the trip, including bus lines 10 and 22. If you take public transportation, you will arrive at the airport in around 45 to 50min.

To go from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the city center, driving is convenient, as it will only take you around 5 to 15min depending on traffic conditions. There is public transportation that connects these two locations as well, such as the Tri-Rail. If you opt for this mode of transportation, you will arrive in downtown Fort Lauderdale in around 10min.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport conveniently has its own rental car center that is in a building adjacent to Terminal 1. In this center, you can find offices for quite a few different rental companies, including Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz. Most of these companies that have on-site branches keep their fleets directly on airport property near the rental center building to make it easy for customers to pick up their vehicles.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta
• Sun Country Air

Flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $267 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $378 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 14% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis 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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 7:48 pm and lands at 11:24 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $369. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 36m, covering 1,488 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $221 to $1,798. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 5h 51m via Orlando (MCO) and 6h 05m via Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale range from $280 to $484, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $280 counts as a good deal.

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