Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to New York JFK from $169
Updated 2026-05-27
1071 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 33m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to New York JFK (JFK). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $169 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
Arriving in New York
New York's John F. Kennedy is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan, with the AirTrain feeding into LIRR at Jamaica or the A train at Howard Beach for total transfer times of 50–75 minutes for $13.75. Domestic fares to JFK peak in November–December (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and again in late June; January through mid-March is consistently the cheapest window. Most of New York's transatlantic capacity routes through JFK rather than LGA or EWR.
Who flies FLL to JFK?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 33m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 33m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 33m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 33m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 33m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 33m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 33m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 2h 33m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→JFK
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to New York FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to New York JFK (JFK) take approximately 2h 33m for the 1071-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to New York JFK (JFK): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
New York JFK (JFK) is the primary international airport for New York. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.