Travelling from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your departure options from this base when booking flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Fort Lauderdale's chief hub is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
3 hours 41 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale with Sun Country Airlines at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MSP to FLL is with Delta Air Lines at 18:30.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked cheap flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale.
Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can reserve a direct flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Start your trip at MSP and land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale leaving from MSP.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 26 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale
Currently, R 1,141 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,247. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Fort Lauderdale in May.
Schedule your flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale for August if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale. Whether you want an economy ride, a standard vehicle or even something that'll turn heads, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
