Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas Flights

Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

CheapTickets makes it easy to find the best flights from Fort Lauderdale that work around your schedule and your budget. When you search for flights, you get access to all airlines operating out of the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. The airport is just three miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and it's close to Hollywood and around 30 miles from Miami. More than 20 airlines offer flights from the airport, including Spirit Airlines, Delta Connection and United Airlines.

Airport Parking Options

Parking at the airport is easy because it offers a large parking garage. Economy spaces charge a flat rate of $7.50 per day, while hourly spaces are $36 per day. You can also find daily spaces available for $15 per day and valet parking for $21 per day. Look for the color-coded garage symbols, which help you remember where you parked.

Low-Fare Transportation

The GO Airport Shuttle provides a cheap way to get to the airport. The shuttle picks you up at home, and you split the cost of the ride with other people traveling to the airport. Broward County Transportation is even cheaper, and you can ride the bus for less than $2. You also have the option of taking a taxi, and up to five people can ride for one fee. The taxis have the fee clearly written on the inside or outside of the vehicle.

Restaurants in the Terminals

Each of the four terminals at the airport has restaurants available for travelers. Terminal 1 is home to Seattle's Best Coffee and Cuban Corner, which serves authentic Cuban sandwiches and other dishes, while Terminal 2 has restaurants like Dunkin' Donuts and Sushi Maki. With so many inexpensive restaurants on-site, the hardest part about eating before your flight is picking which restaurant to try. When you need domestic or international flights from Fort Lauderdale that won't leave you strapped for cash, book your flight with CheapTickets.

Traveling to Fabulous Las Vegas

When you're looking for flights to Las Vegas, don't gamble on finding tickets through airline websites. CheapTickets can help you find tickets at bargain prices. Las Vegas is served by McCarron International Airport, located 5 miles south of downtown on Wayne Newton Boulevard. Thirty-six airlines currently serve the airport, including American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. The airport ranks 22nd in the world for passenger traffic, serving approximately 40 million passengers every year.

Getting around Las Vegas

Taxi cab service at the airport is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority. Over 10 companies currently provide taxi transport from McCarran International Airport, with prices starting at $1.80 for all fares originating from the airport. Be advised that some taxis will not accept credit card payments. Four limousine companies are available outside the terminal baggage claim for walk-up service. Many of the hotels located along the Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) will provide transportation for about $7. There is also a public bus stop located outside of Terminal 1. If you choose to rent a car, look to CheapTickets for great deals. McCarran International Airport operates its own blue and white shuttles that transport passengers from the baggage claim area to the rental center. Car rental shuttles depart every five minutes.

Weather in Las Vegas

Las Vegas experiences desert heat in the summer and mild to cool temperatures in the winter. Average highs in July can reach 104�F, so pack your shorts and swimsuits. Average temperatures in January range from lows of 38�F to highs of 58�, making layered clothing a good idea.

Things to Do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers something for everyone. If marriage is on your mind, take your intended to the Graceland Wedding Chapel, and Elvis will attend the affair. Among the many shows, Cirque Du Soleil's tribute to the Beatles, Love, ranks at the top. Nature lovers can stroll through the Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio hotel or view the shark tank behind the customer service desk at the Mirage. Of course, there are thousands of slot machines, gaming tables and card games throughout the city. Don't roll the dice on your next vacation; research flights to Las Vegas with CheapTickets.