Flights Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 400–1152, median USD 740. Full range across all 249 offers: USD 270–1925. We analyzed 249 offers from 10 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
Based on 249 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 45 | — |
| JetBlue | — | USD 49 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 45 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Sun Country Air | USD 40 | USD 40 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 40 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 249 offers · October 2026
Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 270 to USD 1925 across 249 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 249 offers.
These 249 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 560 and USD 952
What hidden fees do Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 249 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 51 | 13% |
| Southwest | 45 | 12% |
| WN | 23 | 3% |
| JetBlue | 56 | 10% |
| DL | 42 | 4% |
| AA | 55 | 7% |
| SY | 95 | 17% |
| Delta | 45 | 7% |
| UA | 43 | 4% |
| AS | 22 | 2% |
Sun Country Airlines: base ~USD 473 + fees USD 95 = ~USD 568 total. Alaska Airlines: base ~USD 1025 + fees USD 22 = ~USD 1047 total.
Sun Country Airlines's USD 95 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Alaska Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 552 base difference shrinks to USD 479 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.SY charges 4.4x more in ancillary fees than AS on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?
10 airlines flew Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 335–485 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 39 | 335–485 | 384 | 45 (12%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 6 | 290–470 | 403 | 51 (13%) |
 Sun Country Airlines | 1 | — | 568 | 95 (17%) |
 JetBlue | 6 | 419–720 | 569 | 56 (10%) |
 Delta | 2 | 600–688 | 644 | 45 (7%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 40 | 471–854 | 688 | 23 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 62 | 606–1119 | 730 | 55 (7%) |
 United Airlines | 56 | 698–1664 | 924 | 43 (5%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 9 | 947–1362 | 1047 | 22 (2%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 28 | 722–1369 | 1129 | 42 (4%) |
Where do the best Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Fort Lauderdale–Los Angeles cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 840 vs USD 511 median; overall median USD 740).
- SY charges 4.4x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 95 vs USD 22 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 587 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 407. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 249 offers analyzed, Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights range from USD 270 to USD 1925, with a median price of USD 740. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 43 to the base fare on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles at USD 384 (median across 39 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Fort Lauderdale–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 407. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles routes?
- Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles has 10 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 270 to USD 1925 across 249 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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