Domestic route
Cheap flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). 1,130 miles, 2h 40m nonstop.
DTW to FLL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,130 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLWNB69 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 34all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
Round trips from $110
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 1.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
9 airlines fly nonstop with 34 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via SFB, PIE · first checked bag from $50
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, EWR, IAD · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Newark (EWR)UA1 airline
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
- Sanford (SFB)G41 airline
- St. Petersburg (PIE)G41 airline
Which airport should I use?
DetroitFort Lauderdale has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Fort Lauderdale
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue all fly DTW to FLL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Miami: Art Deco beaches and the gateway to Latin America
Miami combines South Beach, Cuban culture in Little Havana and the Wynwood arts district with the country's busiest gateway to Latin America. Fort Lauderdale, 30 miles north, is the low-cost airline hub and often cheaper to fly into.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and warm, with peak prices around Art Basel (early December) and spring break (March). May and October–November are the sweet spot for value; June–September is hot, humid and hurricane season.
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Search Detroit to Fort LauderdaleDetroit to Fort Lauderdale: common questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 2h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,130 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to FLL?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with 34 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, EWR and IAD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), starting at $110 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is in the same time zone as Detroit, so there is no clock change. DTW is on America/Detroit time and FLL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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