New River and the downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline. Flights from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

Compare Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale fares from partner travel sites, see how to get from FLL to Port Everglades for a cruise, and which trains and buses link the airport.

ATL to FLL · 582 mi · 1h 45m est.

ATL to FLL
582 miles
1h 45m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Ianaré Sévi, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale flight insights

Average flight time

1h 45m

ATL → FLL

Cheapest month

September

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$159

Checking live fares…

Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 20, 2026.

Planning a trip from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale? The average flight time on this route is 1h 45m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $159 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. September is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.

Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale covers a straight-line distance of about 582 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 53m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

ATL to FLL is about 582 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale on Eazair
Origin	Atlanta (ATL)
Destination	Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Average Flight Time	1h 45m
Cheapest Month to Fly	September
Current Lowest Fare	$159
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	582 miles (ATL to FLL)
Time in Fort Lauderdale	Same time as Atlanta
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Fort Lauderdale is the same as in Atlanta. Atlanta is on Eastern Time, Fort Lauderdale on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

If you are flying in for a cruise, FLL says Port Everglades is about a 10-minute ride away. There are no free shuttles to the port, and cruise-line transfers only work if you book them before you arrive. Port Everglades suggests allowing at least 45 minutes between landing and cruise check-in.

On busy cruise days, FLL warns that airlines may not accept bags more than 2 to 3 hours before departure and that morning lines can be long, so plan the flight home with that in mind. FLL generally advises arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight.

Frontier, Delta, JetBlue and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. JetBlue says it uses Terminal 3 at FLL, and FLL says you can move between its four terminals on curbside walkways, the parking-garage walking trail or a garage tram. Rideshare pickup for Terminal 1 is at Zone Z, for Terminals 3 and 4 at Zones A to D on the lower level of the Palm Garage, and for Terminal 2 it is signposted from the terminal.

For trains, a free shuttle links the terminals with the Tri-Rail station at Dania Beach for Tri-Rail riders, and Brightline runs a paid shuttle to its Fort Lauderdale station. Between 30 Aug and 16 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded 9 fare checks for ATL to FLL, and on 2 Sep two checks came back different within hours. Search your own dates, and check the final price on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale flights

Departure · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Miami International (MIA), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Fort Lauderdale

Areas to know in Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas
Wilton Manors
Victoria Park

Weather in Fort Lauderdale

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Leaving from Atlanta (ATL)

MARTA Red and Gold line trains end at the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.
Every ATL security checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint.
ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure and says security is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live wait times are on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.
The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.

Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)

FLL has four terminals. JetBlue uses Terminal 3, with flights to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica leaving from Terminal 4. For other airlines, check your boarding pass.
FLL says you can move between terminals on the curbside walkways, the parking-garage walking trail or a parking-garage tram.
Rideshare pickup: Terminal 1 at Zone Z (stations 8 to 15); Terminals 3 and 4 at Zones A to D on the lower level of the Palm Garage; Terminal 2 is signposted from the terminal. Rideshare drop-off is on the upper Departures level. Taxi stands are signposted from each terminal, and taxi fares are set by Broward County.

Going on a cruise from Port Everglades

FLL says Port Everglades is about a 10-minute ride from the airport.
There are no free shuttles to the port. Cruise-line transfers only work if booked before you arrive, and a cruise-line representative then meets you in baggage claim. Ground transportation desks near baggage claim offer shared and door-to-door rides.
Port Everglades suggests allowing at least 45 minutes between landing and cruise check-in. Everyone 18 and over needs government photo ID and cruise documents at the port entrances.
For the flight home, FLL says airlines may not accept bags more than 2 to 3 hours before departure on busy cruise days, morning lines can be long, and some airlines offer bag check at the port.

Getting from FLL	How it works	Where it goes
Tri-Rail	A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders runs from the lower Arrivals level to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport station at Dania Beach, about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run.	Tri-Rail trains, including to the Miami Airport station, according to Broward County Transit.
Brightline	A paid shuttle runs between the terminals and Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station, about every 30 minutes from the airport. Brightline's shuttle rate applies with a same-day Brightline ticket.	Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station.
Broward County Transit Route 1	Stops at the Rental Car Center.	Aventura Mall, where Broward County Transit says Miami-Dade Route 3 continues toward Miami.

FLL generally advises arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and following your airline's guidance at peak times. JetBlue says its FLL checkpoint is open from 4 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

Between 30 Aug and 16 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded 9 fare checks from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. On 2 Sep two checks came back different within hours, and the highest result was more than double the lowest. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

ATL: Passenger Security (last modified 22 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (18 Jul 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (last modified 24 Oct 2024, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Passengers (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Ground transportation (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Cruise passengers (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County: FLL summer travel news release (2 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Port Everglades: Getting here (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Airport Connect (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County Transit: FAQ (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale airport information (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ATL to FLL, 30 Aug 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Fort Lauderdale airport to Port Everglades?

FLL says the port is about a 10-minute ride. There are no free shuttles, so use a cruise-line transfer booked before you arrive, a taxi or a rideshare. Port Everglades suggests allowing at least 45 minutes between landing and cruise check-in.

Which terminal does JetBlue use at Fort Lauderdale?

JetBlue lists Terminal 3 at FLL, with flights to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica leaving from Terminal 4.

Is there a train from Fort Lauderdale airport?

Not at the terminals. A free shuttle runs to the Tri-Rail station at Dania Beach for Tri-Rail riders, about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run. Brightline runs a paid shuttle to its Fort Lauderdale station.

Where do I get a rideshare at FLL?

FLL says Terminal 1 pickups are at Zone Z, Terminals 3 and 4 pickups are at Zones A to D on the lower level of the Palm Garage, and Terminal 2 pickup is signposted from the terminal. Rideshare drop-off is on the upper Departures level.

Do basic fares from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale include a carry-on?

Delta says every passenger can bring a carry-on and a personal item, and JetBlue's Main Base and American's Basic Economy include one. Frontier's fares without a bundle include only a personal item.

Can I check bags at the cruise port for the flight home?

FLL says some airlines offer bag check at the port for the flight home, and that on busy cruise days airlines may not accept bags more than 2 to 3 hours before departure. Check with your airline and cruise line.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.