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

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Cheap Flights from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Search partner results from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with Southwest's nonstop pattern, Hobby security hours and the way from FLL to Port Everglades.

HOU to FLL · 956 mi · 2h 40m est.

HOU to FLL
956 miles
2h 40m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Houston to Fort Lauderdale flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 40m (estimated)

HOU → FLL

Cheapest cached price

$198

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Last checked Oct 21, 2026

Planning a trip from Houston to Fort Lauderdale? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 40m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $198 (last checked Oct 21, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Houston (HOU) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are about 956 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Houston to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

HOU to FLL is about 956 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 Houston to Fort Lauderdale on Eazair
Origin	Houston (HOU)
Destination	Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Average Flight Time	~2h 40m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$198
Fares Last Checked	Oct 21, 2026
Distance	956 miles (HOU to FLL)
Time in Fort Lauderdale	1 hour ahead of Houston
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is on Central Time, Fort Lauderdale on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Houston to Fort Lauderdale

Southwest's route pages, checked 22 Oct 2026, say it flies nonstop between Houston Hobby (HOU) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in both directions, 2 times a day Monday to Friday, 2 on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Schedules change, so check the stops on each result. This page searches Hobby, about 11 miles southeast of downtown, not George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). Southwest, Delta, American and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route.

Hobby keeps every airline in one building. Southwest checks in on the west side of Level 2 and the rest on the east side, and Southwest's airport page lists its Central Concourse gates as 1 to 4, 20 to 27 and 40 to 51. Hobby lists its main checkpoint from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. From downtown, METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct leaves the George R. Brown Convention Center about every 30 minutes.

Southwest lists FLL Terminal 1, gates A1 to A5, B2 and B4 to B9. From Terminal 1, ride apps pick up at Zone Z, stations 8 to 15, and the Rental Car Center is a walk over the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2. FLL puts Port Everglades about a 10-minute ride away with no free shuttles, and cruise-line transfers only work if booked before you arrive. A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders runs to the Dania Beach station about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run.

EazAir's first fare check for Houston to Fort Lauderdale was on 21 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and a personal item on Basic, but checked bag fees apply. Southwest's Hobby page also posts a TSA delays alert with no dates given, saying waits may extend over 60 minutes and asking customers to arrive early. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Houston to Fort Lauderdale flights

Departure · Houston

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

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.

Houston to Fort Lauderdale: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 and route details on 22 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.

EazAir searches Houston with the HOU code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Miami International (MIA) is a separate airport. Broward County Transit says no bus runs directly between FLL and MIA, and points riders to the Tri-Rail shuttle and Tri-Rail's Miami Airport station.

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

About this route

Southwest's route pages, checked 22 Oct 2026, say it flies nonstop in both directions between Houston Hobby (HOU) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Southwest says it flies nonstop from Houston (Hobby) to Fort Lauderdale 2 times per day Monday to Friday, 2 times on Saturdays and 3 times on Sundays.
Southwest's Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) page gives the same nonstop pattern: 2 times per day Monday to Saturday and 3 times on Sundays.
Southwest's route pages for this city pair name William P. Hobby Airport as the Houston airport, so check that your ticket does not show Bush Intercontinental (IAH).
Southwest lists Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale, with gates A1 to A5, B2 and B4 to B9.
Southwest says all bags at Fort Lauderdale must be checked 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.
At Houston Hobby, Southwest's airport page lists the Central Concourse with gates 1 to 4, 20 to 27 and 40 to 51.
MIA's Cities Served list for September 2026 shows Southwest nonstop from Miami to Houston Hobby, a second South Florida airport option on the same airline.
The Port of Galveston calls Hobby the closest airport to the port, about a 45-minute drive.
The Port of Galveston says many cruise lines offer direct transfers from Houston airports, and names Uber and Lyft as the port's rideshare providers.
The Port of Galveston lists cruise Terminals 10, 16, 25 and 28 and asks passengers to confirm their terminal before they go.
Southwest's Hobby airport page, checked 22 Oct 2026, shows a TSA checkpoint delays alert: Southwest says wait times may extend over 60 minutes and asks customers to arrive early. The alert gives no dates.

Leaving from Houston William P. Hobby (HOU)

Airline	HOU check-in
Southwest	West side of the terminal, Level 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown to Hobby. METRO local routes 40, 50, 73 and 88 also stop at the Hobby Transit Center.
Ticket counters are on Level 2. Southwest checks in on the west side of the terminal and all other airlines on the east side. HOU lists taxi drop-off on the Departures Level.
HOU lists its Main Terminal Security Checkpoint from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., and says these times may change.
The central checkpoint serves both concourses. HOU says that where there is no dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, PreCheck travelers are still expedited through available lanes.
HOU lists CLEAR from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Friday and from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Checkpoint wait times are posted on HOU's security page.
HOU asks travelers to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.

Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Airline	FLL terminal
JetBlue	Terminal 3. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica leave from Terminal 4.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

JetBlue's own FLL page gives its terminal. FLL's airline directory could not be read, so other airlines are not listed.

FLL has four terminals. FLL says you can move between them on the curbside walkways, the parking-garage walking trail or a parking-garage tram.
The Rental Car Center is next to Terminal 1, linked by the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 use a free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level.
FLL says U.S. Customs is in Terminals 1 and 4 for international arrivals.

Getting from FLL	Where to board	Where it goes
Tri-Rail	A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders leaves from the lower Arrivals level, about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run.	The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport station at Dania Beach, for Tri-Rail trains including to the Miami Airport station, according to Broward County Transit.
Brightline	A paid shuttle leaves from the lower Arrivals level, 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	The Rental Car Center.	Aventura Mall, where Broward County Transit says riders can connect to Miami-Dade Route 3 to the Port of Miami.
Rental Car Center shuttle	Free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level at Terminals 2, 3 and 4, every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, according to FLL. From Terminal 1, walk over the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2.	The Rental Car Center, which also has the Route 1 bus stop.
Rideshare	Terminal 1: Zone Z (stations 8 to 15), just beyond the taxi podium. Terminals 3 and 4: Zones A to D on the first floor of the southern part of the Palm Garage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Taxi podiums on the lower Arrivals level at each terminal.	Wherever you are going. FLL says taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County.

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.
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.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

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

EazAir's first fare check from Houston to Fort Lauderdale was on 21 Oct 2026. 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Southwest: Flights from Houston (Hobby) to Fort Lauderdale (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, FLL (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, HOU (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
MIA: Cities Served September 2026 (September 2026, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Port of Galveston: Arrival and departure guide (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU tips for first-time travelers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU taxis and ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU TSA screening hours (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: William P. Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Where is my airline (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County: FLL summer travel news release (2 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Airport Connect (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County Transit: FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Cruise passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Port Everglades: Getting here (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for HOU to FLL, 21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop between Houston and Fort Lauderdale, and how often?

Southwest says it flies Hobby to Fort Lauderdale nonstop 2 times a day Monday to Friday, 2 times on Saturdays and 3 times on Sundays, and its return page gives the same pattern. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Does the Fort Lauderdale nonstop leave from Hobby or Bush Intercontinental?

Southwest's route pages for this pair name William P. Hobby Airport as the Houston airport. Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport, so check that your ticket shows HOU. METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown Houston.

Is Miami an alternative to Fort Lauderdale from Houston Hobby?

MIA's Cities Served list for September 2026 shows Southwest nonstop from Miami to Houston Hobby, a second South Florida airport on the same airline. This page searches FLL only, and Broward County Transit says no bus runs directly between FLL and MIA.

How late can I check bags at Fort Lauderdale for the flight back?

Southwest says all bags at FLL must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure. For travellers coming off a cruise, FLL says the earliest some airlines will check bags is 2 to 3 hours before departure, and some offer bag check at the port.

How do I get from Hobby to a Galveston cruise?

The Port of Galveston calls Hobby the closest airport to the port, about a 45-minute drive. It says many cruise lines offer direct transfers from Houston airports, names Uber and Lyft as its rideshare providers, and asks you to confirm whether you sail from Terminal 10, 16, 25 or 28.

Do the lowest Houston to Fort Lauderdale fares include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item on Basic, American Basic Economy includes both, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only, with some MileagePlus exceptions.

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
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.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

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.