Cheap flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale from $52 DTW → FLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec – 6 Dec, found 23 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $52, Frontier Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $159, 2 Dec to 6 Dec
- Usual return price
- $161 to $219
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $127 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, jetBlue
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 17 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $161 to $219.
Cheapest return found recently
$159
2 Dec – 6 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Leaves 9:33 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 6 h 23 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 23 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$159
2 Dec – 6 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Leaves 9:33 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 6 h 23 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 23 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$159 2 Dec – 6 Decfound 23 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$127 7 Dec – 29 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $75 to $233.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 17 Nov to 25 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
16 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 22 Nov | $205 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $198 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 23 Nov | $237 | jetBlue | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 6 Dec | $159 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 23 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 29 Dec | $127 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $161 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $213 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $368 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $127.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, jetBlue.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $73 to $87.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$52
12 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Leaves 9:33 p.m. · 3 h 17 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$52
12 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Leaves 9:33 p.m. · 3 h 17 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$52 12 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $43 to $102.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 13 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $73 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $87 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $52 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $108 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $78 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $52.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 2 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $201 | $75 | +97% | 26 |
| 7–13 days | $198 | $87 | +94% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $132 | $108 | +29% | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $127 | $94 | +25% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $102 | $101 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $142 | $135 | +39% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $357 | $235 | +250% | 31 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $74 | $43 | +30% | 26 |
| 7–13 days | $57 | $43 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $61 | $48 | +7% | 40 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cleveland → Fort Lauderdale
145 km from Detroit
$336
$177 more than flying from Detroit
29 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 · CLE → FLL · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 19 hours ago
Detroit → Miami
40 km from Fort Lauderdale
$288
$129 more than flying to Fort Lauderdale
17 Dec – 26 Dec · DTW → MIA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cleveland → Fort Lauderdale
145 km from Detroit
$33
$19 less than flying from Detroit
19 Nov · CLE → FLL · nonstop
found yesterday
Detroit → Miami
40 km from Fort Lauderdale
$178
$126 more than flying to Fort Lauderdale
27 Nov · DTW → MIA · 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec to 6 Dec, found 23 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $127 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 29 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $161 to $219.
How much is a one-way flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $73 to $87.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $127, 7 Dec to 29 Dec, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $52, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $159 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec to 6 Dec, found 23 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $52 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 12 Dec, takes 3 h 17 min from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
Between 17 Nov and 25 Apr 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 7 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and jetBlue on 1. Between 14 Nov and 13 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work