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FLL to SAN
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$213
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $333.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$146
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $204.
Outbound · Nov 1
6:00 amFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11:00 amSANSan Diego International Airport
8h 0m · 1 stop via Kansas City (MCI)
Cheapest Nonstop
$425
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 6 days ago.
$212 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 18
8:35 amFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
2:30 pmSANSan Diego International Airport
8h 55m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 25
12:05 pmSANSan Diego International Airport
7:45 pmFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
4h 40m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$327
A round-trip at or under $327 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Wednesdays
Wednesday departures average $349 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$36 less than the average weekday, which is $385.
Best time to fly
Afternoons
Afternoon departures average $333 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$52 less than the average departure, which is $385.
Low season
February
Fares average $316 in February, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $303 in late January.
$19 below the yearly average of $335.
When to book
7 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 7 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $283, versus $362 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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36% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
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Depart Jan 8 · Return Jan 11
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Depart Nov 6 · Return Nov 9
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$333now only$277Round-trip
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Depart Nov 6 · Return Nov 10
4-night trip · economy
$333now only$277Round-trip
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4-night trip · economy
$345Round-trip
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7:14 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
11:56 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
12:08 pm
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FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$283
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11/18/26
10:10 am
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11/25/26
6:55 am
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10:15 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$284
American Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
5:43 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
10:39 am
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
12:08 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/26/26
12:39 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$283
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
10:00 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
3:20 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
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American Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
3:34 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
8:45 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
12:08 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/26/26
12:39 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$283
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
12:00 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
6:55 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 am
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
10:15 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
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American Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
7:14 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
11:56 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
12:08 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
11:05 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$309
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1711/05/26
7:40 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/05/26
11:45 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/12/26
7:35 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/13/26
9:15 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$319
American Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
7:14 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
11:56 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
7:15 am
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/25/26
6:23 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$309
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1711/05/26
4:55 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/05/26
11:20 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/12/26
7:35 pm
SANSan Diego International Airport
11/13/26
9:15 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$319
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FLL to SAN
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FLL to SAN
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Rental car included
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $303
Fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego are lowest in late January, around $303, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $316. They peak in late December at about $389, $86 more than the low. The yearly average is $335.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $319 | $336 | $303 |
| February | $316 | $312 | $321 |
| March | $345 | $339 | $350 |
| April | $333 | $340 | $325 |
| May | $327 | $327 | $328 |
| June | $349 | $340 | $359 |
| July | $356 | $358 | $354 |
| August | $325 | $334 | $316 |
| September | $321 | $317 | $325 |
| October | $327 | $329 | $325 |
| November | $330 | $320 | $340 |
| December | $367 | $345 | $389 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 7 weeks out at $283
Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, around $283. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $362, $79 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $412.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $412 |
| 172 days | $410 |
| 164 days | $406 |
| 156 days | $393 |
| 148 days | $378 |
| 140 days | $369 |
| 132 days | $364 |
| 124 days | $359 |
| 116 days | $355 |
| 108 days | $352 |
| 100 days | $342 |
| 92 days | $330 |
| 84 days | $319 |
| 76 days | $307 |
| 68 days | $298 |
| 2mo | $290 |
| 52 days | $283 |
| 44 days | $284 |
| 36 days | $285 |
| 28 days | $288 |
| 20 days | $300 |
| 12 days | $318 |
| 4 days | $346 |
| 0 days | $362 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. At $349 it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 21% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $466 |
| Mon | $423 |
| Tue | $360 |
| Wed | $349 |
| Thu | $351 |
| Fri | $356 |
| Sat | $390 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. At $333 it is 13% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 6% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $390 |
| Midday | $396 |
| Afternoon | $333 |
| Evening | $398 |
| Late Night | $407 |
What do round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $150 | 2% |
| $150 to $300 | 17% |
| $300 to $450 | 51% |
| $450 to $600 | 15% |
| $600 to $750 | 10% |
| $750 to $900 | 2% |
| $900 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego.
What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego is about 2,260 miles and typically takes 6 hours 10 minutes nonstop. The return leg back to Fort Lauderdale is quicker, typically 5 hours 3 minutes, a difference of just over an hour driven by prevailing winds.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego. The shortest connecting routing is on Southwest Airlines via Houston (Hobby), with a total trip time of 6 hours 50 minutes — a 2 hour 40 minute first leg, a 3 hour 20 minute second leg, and a 50 minute layover. American Airlines via Dallas/Fort Worth runs 7 hours 15 minutes, and United via Houston (Intercontinental) runs 7 hours 17 minutes.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in San Diego?
San Diego International Airport sits just three miles from downtown, making ground transport straightforward. Taxis, rideshare services, car rentals, and public buses all connect the airport to the city center, with rideshare and taxi pickup zones directly outside both terminals. The MTS Route 992 bus runs every 15 minutes from both terminals to downtown and links to the trolley, Amtrak, and COASTER trains, while rental cars are consolidated at the off-site Rental Car Center with a free shuttle. Rideshare and car service are the most-used options for door-to-door convenience, and the fastest for most travelers is a taxi or rideshare given the short distance to downtown.
References
- Public Transportation - SAN Airport
- A Guide to San Diego Airport (SAN) | Chase
- SAN Terminal Guide 2026 | San Diego Airport Service
- San Diego International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- San Diego International Airport - SAN Flights | Allegiant®
- SAN Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttle
- Find cheap flights to San Diego (SAN) | American Airlines
When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
Fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego are lowest in late January, around $303. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $316, followed by January ($319) and September ($321). December is the most expensive month at about $367, and fares peak in late December at about $389. The yearly average is $335. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, around $283. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $362, $79 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $412. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. A connecting overnight option exists via Nashville on Southwest, where the BNA–SAN leg departs at 22:05 and arrives at 00:35 — landing just after midnight, in the early hours.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
Fort Lauderdale to San Diego has no nonstop service, so travelers connect through hubs like Houston Hobby, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston Intercontinental, Phoenix, Denver, or Chicago Midway. Southwest Airlines offers the most connecting options through its hubs, with American Airlines and United Airlines also providing frequent one-stop routings. The quickest connection is via Houston Hobby at 6 hours 50 minutes, while Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston Intercontinental see the highest daily frequencies among the major carriers. Southwest is not an alliance member, American belongs to oneworld, and United is part of Star Alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
On the Fort Lauderdale to San Diego route, Alaska Airlines lands within 15 minutes of schedule 85.5% of the time, with a cancellation rate of 0.0%. That arrival reliability makes Alaska the most dependable carrier on this route.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in San Diego?
San Diego has one commercial airport, San Diego International Airport, located about 3 miles from downtown and convenient to the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park and Coronado.
How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?
Getting to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from downtown is easiest by ride-share or taxi, which drop you directly at the terminal and are the most popular and fastest choices for the short three-mile trip. Broward County Transit bus Route 1 connects the airport to the Broward Central Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale and is the main public transit option, while Tri-Rail commuter rail offers a free shuttle from the airport to its nearby Dania Beach station for those connecting from the rail network. Driving yourself is straightforward via U.S. 1, I-595, or I-95, with short-term, long-term, and valet parking available in three on-site garages. Ride-share is generally the most convenient and quickest, while the bus and Tri-Rail shuttle are the budget-friendly choices.
References
- Getting Around Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) - Complete Airport Guide and Tour
- The Comprehensive Guide to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | Chase
- Parking Directions
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Transportation
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: map
- How to Navigate Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Like a Pro
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) - Miami, FL: Preis berechnen | Uber
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Diego airport?
There are no hotels located directly inside San Diego International Airport. Several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service, including the Sheraton San Diego Resort, TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station, and Hilton San Diego Airport, all within about a mile of the terminal.
References
- 10 Best San Diego Airport Hotels: Free Shuttles, Breakfast & More
- 12 Best Hotels near San Diego Intl Airport (SAN) for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- Hotels Near San Diego Convention Center | TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport
- Hotels near San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- Hotel Homewood Suites San Diego Airport
- San Diego Airport Guide (SAN) - Sleeping in Airports
What facilities and services are available to travelers at San Diego International Airport?
San Diego International Airport offers free, fast Wi-Fi in 2-hour sessions with reconnection available, plus ATMs near baggage claim and nursing rooms in both terminals for families. Travelers can enjoy day spas with chair and table massages, manicures, and pedicures, as well as art installations and an outdoor terrace in Terminal 1. Pet relief areas are available indoors post-security and outdoors at the Ground Transportation Plazas. The airport does not have currency exchange or luggage lockers, and there are no foreign currency services. Self-service brochures, maps, and guides are available near information desks and baggage claim areas.
References
- Services and Facilities - SAN Airport
- Relax Before You Fly - SAN Airport
- Map Of San Diego International Airport ( SAN ) - Terminal 1-2 Maps
- Inside San Diego Airport's NEW Terminal 1 (COMPLETE TOUR)
- San Diego International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- San Diego Airport Terminal 2 Map & Guide
- San Diego International Airport [SAN]: Terminal Guide [2026]
- Inside San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 (COMPLETE TOUR)
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and San Diego airports?
At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, travelers who are blind or have low vision can use the complimentary Aira visual interpreting service through a mobile app, and the airport provides wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, designated parking, family restrooms, nursing rooms, and dedicated children's play zones across its four terminals. At San Diego International Airport, wheelchair services are arranged through your airline's accessibility department, TSA Cares support is available by contacting TSA at least 72 hours before the flight, and the SAN Assist program offers one-on-one travel guides and pre-travel familiarization tours for passengers with non-visible disabilities such as autism or chronic illness. Travel guides at San Diego must be requested at least three business days in advance and are available daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while familiarization tours should be requested two to three weeks ahead and are offered Monday through Friday during business hours.
References
- Accessible Florida Airports: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- How can I request a wheelchair assistance? At the airport. Assistance at the airport
- FLL Airport Terminal Maps and Accessible Options | LUXY Ride
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | Terminal maps | Airport guide
- Accessibility
- Accessibility - SAN Airport
- San Diego International Airport launches SAN Assist programme for non visible disabilities | News | International Airport Review
- San Diego airport new program for travelers with disabilities
- New program at SD Airport supports travelers with non-visible disabilities
- San Diego International Airport launches SAN Assist
- San Diego International Airport Launches Program To Support Travelers With Autism, Sensory Sensitivities | San Diego, CA Patch
- SAN Launches New Passenger Assistance Program - Airport X
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego, so all flights connect. American Airlines connections most often use Airbus A321s, while United relies on Boeing 737-900s and 737 MAX 9s on the long leg, and Southwest uses Boeing 737 MAX 8s or 737-800s.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego are connecting-only, with American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) carrying the bulk of one-stop service via hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Houston, and Denver. Southwest Airlines also flies the route, connecting through airports such as Houston Hobby, New Orleans, and Kansas City, and it belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve this route via connections as well.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has three main lounges: the United Club in Terminal 1 near Gate C1, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 between Gates D2 and D3, and the Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 between Gates E and F. The United Club offers Wi-Fi, snacks, a full-service bar, and access for United Club members, Polaris and first/business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold members. The Delta Sky Club provides a hot and cold buffet, a full-service bar, and Wi-Fi for Sky Club members, Delta One passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus members, and eligible American Express cardholders. The Escape Lounge features a full-service bar, hot and cold dishes, Wi-Fi, and print/scan/copy services, with free access for American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders, Priority Pass members, or paid entry around $55. Priority Pass members also have a dining option at Kafe Kalik in Terminal 4 with a $28 credit.
References
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) Lounges | AirlineAirport
- United Club at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport [Review]
- Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports
- American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US
- The Guide to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - NerdWallet
- How to Navigate Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Like a Pro
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby are available on some Fort Lauderdale to San Diego flights, with flexible and premium fares offering the best options while Basic Economy tickets generally do not qualify.