Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA).
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Fort Lauderdale.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MIA.
With more travellers during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL is around 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Miami. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport from R 2,023 or travel return from just R 2,875. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to MIA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Miami, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MIA for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Miami to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport in January when temperatures average between 13ºC and 25ºC.
More about Miami
After locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Miami:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Miami itinerary.
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