Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and Washington DC are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 50 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 05:30 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:25 with JetBlue Airways.
To ensure you catch your FLL to DCA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport available through various airlines, getting to Washington DC (and then other corners of United States) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
American Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for FLL to DCA flights, with 86.21% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FLL and DCA:
Orlando International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Rs18,966 is the best price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs44,208. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from FLL to DCA, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FLL? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider booking a hotel close to DCA if you're catching a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is May, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FLL to DCA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.