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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's low-cost gateway, serving roughly 36 million passengers a year and growing fast as travelers seek alternatives to Miami's higher fares. JetBlue runs its largest Caribbean and Latin America operation from FLL, Spirit Airlines is headquartered locally and flies its biggest schedule here, and Allegiant, Frontier, and Avelo all fly heavily. Four terminals (1, 2, 3, 4) form a horseshoe along the airport's south edge, with Tri-Rail commuter rail offering direct service to Miami and West Palm Beach for a fraction of taxi fares.

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Terminals at FLL

Terminal 1
Southwest, Allegiant, Avelo, Sun Country, Alaska
Concourses A, B, C. Southwest dominates concourse C. Connected airside to Terminal 2.
Terminal 2
Air Canada, Delta, WestJet
Concourse D. Smaller terminal mainly for Canadian and SkyTeam operations. Airside connection to Terminal 1.
Terminal 3
JetBlue, Spirit (some), United (some), Aeromexico, Aer Lingus
Concourses E and F. JetBlue's main operation for domestic and Caribbean.
Terminal 4
American, Spirit (most), Air Transat, Azul, Avianca, Copa, LATAM, Norse
International gateway with Federal Inspection Services. Mix of legacy carriers and Latin American long-haul.

Getting to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Mode Details Cost Frequency
Tri-Rail commuter trainFree shuttle from each terminal to the FLL Airport Tri-Rail station, then direct trains north to West Palm Beach and south to Miami.$3.75-5 to MiamiEvery 30-60 min
Broward County Transit busRoutes 1 and 81 connect the airport to local destinations, including downtown Fort Lauderdale.$2Every 30-60 min
TaxiDowntown Fort Lauderdale is 4 miles, downtown Miami is about 30 miles. Designated stands on the lower terminal level.$15-25 to Fort Lauderdale; $75-95 to MiamiOn demand
RideshareDesignated pickup zones on the upper level at most terminals.$15-25 to Fort Lauderdale; $50-80 to MiamiOn demand
Brightline (via shuttle)Shuttle to the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station, then high-speed rail to Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, or Orlando.$15-79 by routeHourly

Parking at FLL

Tier Rate Shuttle Best for
Terminal Garages 1-4$30/day maxWalk to terminalsShort stays
Cypress Creek Hibiscus economy lot$13/dayFree shuttle every 10-15 minTrips of 3 days or longer
Off-airport lots (Dania Beach, Hollywood)$8-12/dayOperator shuttles 10-15 minWeek-plus trips, lowest rates
Valet (Terminal 1, 3, 4)$40/dayCurbside dropPremium short stays

Lounges at FLL

Delta Sky Club
📍 Terminal 2 concourse D
Delta One, Amex Platinum (Delta same-day), paid annual
American Admirals Club
📍 Terminal 4
American premium cabin, oneworld Emerald, paid
JetBlue lounge (Mint)
📍 Terminal 3
Mint passengers on qualifying transcon and Caribbean Mint routes
The Club FLL
📍 Terminal 4
Priority Pass, paid day pass
United Club
📍 Terminal 3
United Club members, Star Alliance Gold international

Top destinations from FLL

Destination Country From
London (LHR)United Kingdom$449Open route guide →
Paris (CDG)France$449Open route guide →
Rome (FCO)Italy$699Open route guide →
Los Angeles (LAX)United States$249Open route guide →
New York (JFK)United States$169Open route guide →
Miami (MIA)United States$79Open route guide →

Airlines at FLL

JetBlue Airways Norse Atlantic Emirates Spirit Airlines Southwest Airlines Frontier Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines Allegiant Air

5 things you didn't know about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Verified by the CompareFlights team
  1. 1Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is often called 'the Ellis Island of South Florida' for handling more first-time-flying retirees and snowbird arrivals than any other airport, especially during the November–April peak.
  2. 2JetBlue's FLL operation is the airline's third-largest after JFK and BOS — and the only one of the three where JetBlue offers more daily flights than any other carrier (more than American or Spirit at FLL).
  3. 3Tri-Rail commuter shuttle to Miami runs every 30 minutes during peak times for $6.75 — cheaper than a subway ride in many cities, and a popular route for Fort Lauderdale-based workers commuting to Miami offices.
  4. 4FLL has the highest concentration of ULCC (low-cost carrier) gates of any major US airport — Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant and Sun Country all operate hubs or focus cities here, supplementing JetBlue's flagship operation.
  5. 5Runway 10L/28R was extended into the Atlantic Ocean in 2014 to accommodate larger international aircraft — the new section sits on a 1,400-foot bridge over Highway US-1, a unique configuration for any US airport.

Frequently asked about FLL

Should I fly into FLL or MIA?

FLL is generally cheaper, especially on low-cost carriers like Spirit, JetBlue, Frontier, and Allegiant. Miami International has more long-haul international choices and more legacy hubs. From central Miami Beach, MIA is closer; from Fort Lauderdale or the Boca/Delray area, FLL wins easily.

How do I get from FLL to Miami without a car?

The cheapest option is the free FLL airport shuttle to the Tri-Rail station, then a Tri-Rail commuter train to Miami Airport or downtown Miami for under $5. Faster but pricier is Brightline from Fort Lauderdale station (via taxi/shuttle), which reaches Miami in about 30 minutes.

Which airlines use which FLL terminals?

Terminal 1 has Southwest, Allegiant, and Avelo. Terminal 2 is Delta and Air Canada. Terminal 3 is JetBlue and most United/Spirit. Terminal 4 covers American and most international long-haul (Latin America, Europe, Caribbean). Spirit is split between 3 and 4 depending on route.

Is there a free shuttle between terminals?

Terminals 1 and 2 are connected airside, so you can walk between them after security. Terminals 3 and 4 have an airside connector inside the secure area as well. Between the 1/2 and 3/4 pairs, you'll need a landside shuttle bus that runs every 10 minutes.

Nearby airports

Miami International (MIA)
27 mi S
American hub, much larger international network
Palm Beach International (PBI)
45 mi N
Quieter alternative, useful for Palm Beach County trips
Orlando International (MCO)
200 mi N
Sometimes radically cheaper for budget Florida trips with Brightline connection