Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale

Travellers and cabin class

Compare New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Fort Lauderdale

Book the best Fort Lauderdale fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale

Alternative New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$197
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 55 mins
Most popular airlineSpirit Airlines
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale International, Fort Lauderdale Executive, Miami Opa Locka, Boca Raton, Miami International, and West Palm Beach International.
The best price we found for a return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale is $197. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale.
Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale.
As of April 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale.
The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, the cheapest airport near Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale International – which is 5.4 km away from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. We've found flights into this airport from $197.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fort Lauderdale but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fort Lauderdale is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Fort Lauderdale.

Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 6 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.

  • The busiest flight route is from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). There are 29 services between these airports every week.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from MSY to Fort Lauderdale. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Peak months like October or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.

  • You can book a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale that lands at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

  • Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale include:

  • For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • Travelling from central New Orleans to MSY takes about 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a convenient hotel near MSY? If you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is $99. The cheapest price for a return flight is $197. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSY to Fort Lauderdale.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from MSY to Fort Lauderdale. There's no need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 15 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FLL:

Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, travel to Fort Lauderdale in May when things are quieter.

  • Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from MSY to Fort Lauderdale in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.

More about Fort Lauderdale

Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale isn't our only party trick. Check out our car rentals in Fort Lauderdale and see the sights your way. We find deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.