Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC (the location of Baltimore Washington International Airport).
You can choose from 37 services each week between Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This is the most popular flight route.
For a relaxed start to your BWI to Fort Lauderdale flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at BWI and travel straight to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale include:
Travelling from central Washington DC to BWI takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BWI:
Of the departures from Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale
The best price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight is Rs14,940. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs26,996. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from BWI to Fort Lauderdale, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks before your flight from BWI to Fort Lauderdale.
The street address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in December.
Lock in a Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BWI to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are top attractions which should feature on any good Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
