Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport (EYW): what you need to know
Start your trip at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the main airport in Fort Lauderdale. Search for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport (EYW) that depart from this terminal.
The average time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Key West (where Key West International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-4 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 10 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Key West International Airport (EYW) is the most popular route. Silver Airways operates the earliest flight at 12:55. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from FLL to EYW is with Silver Airways at 17:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to EYW.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport (EYW) take off from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport with Silver Airways. This top carrier operates services from FLL.
From central Fort Lauderdale, FLL is approximately 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Key West International Airport (EYW)
Reserve a hotel close to EYW if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
From Key West International Airport, Key West is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 6 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport (EYW)
For a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport, $103 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $387. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
We recommend booking 8 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to EYW then.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to EYW.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport (EYW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Key West. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to EYW for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Key West to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport in January when temperatures average between 18ºC and 23ºC.
More about Key West
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Key West right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Key West International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mallory Square, The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Key West itinerary.
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