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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:09 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 09m, covering 682 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 Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale range from $161 to $305, with an average of $225 over the past 12 months. Anything below $161 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $225 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $145 round-trip via Birmingham (BHM), compared to $227 for nonstop.

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

• Delta: 89% on time
• JetBlue: 85% on time
• Frontier: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

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 Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• JetBlue
• Delta

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 Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 35% 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 Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) 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 Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Birmingham (BHM) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Tallahassee (TLH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $242, a difference of $47.

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

• JetBlue
• Delta
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flying via Tallahassee (TLH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 4h 16m via Orlando (MCO) and 4h 20m via Birmingham (BHM).

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 Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale flights:

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

When you’re scheduled to fly from RDU to FLL, you should get to the airport at least 1h 30min before your flight is set to take off. This will allow you to have enough time to go through the airport’s security and relax a bit before your flight.

RDU does not have an onsite airport. However, it is located near hotels like Comfort Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place, and Tru by Hilton. Given that all these airports offer round-the-clock free airport shuttle services, at any, you’ll be able to travel to the airport with ease, regardless of the time your flight is scheduled to depart.

If you are disabled or have limited mobility, you can rest assured of having a smooth time at FLL. Your movement at this airport will be flawless, as it boasts ramps and elevators. While here, you’ll be able to take a leak with ease, as FLL has ADA-compliant toilets in all its terminals.

If you’d like to rent a car once you land at FLL, you can do so without hassle, as the airport has a car rental center that hosts several reliable car rentals, like Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. To get to this center from Terminal 1, simply cross the catwalk on Level 2, while from Terminals 2, 3, and 4, you can board a shuttle.