Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and Washington DC are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from FLL to DCA start at 06:05 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 20:29 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can choose from 42 weekly Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights.
Your FLL to DCA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Washington DC, the United States. Take off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport:
JetBlue has the highest passenger demand on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FLL to DCA flights, with 76.06% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between FLL and DCA include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
Rs22,162 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs44,892. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from FLL to DCA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from FLL to DCA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
75% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Fort Lauderdale International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near FLL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
Book a hotel close to DCA if you're taking a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FLL to DCA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.




