Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles 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.

Los Angeles Airport Information

The Los Angeles International Airport, best known as LAX, is the primary airport serving Southern California's greater Los Angeles area. Use CheapTickets to find bargain flights to Los Angeles, and you'll be able to choose from any of the 61 domestic and international air passenger carriers that fly to hundreds of destinations around the world. The airport is located less than 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, with easy access via I-405. If you prefer a smaller airport with the same amenities, you can also choose to land at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, located roughly 40 miles southeast of the city.

Ground Transportation in Los Angeles

You'll find plenty of transportation options available when you step outside the baggage claim area, including share-a-ride shuttles and private taxis. Using CheapTickets, you can easily find a hotel that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. If you plan to venture outside the downtown area, you might want to consider renting a car. Most of the major car rental companies are available at the airport, although you should make an advance reservation.

Los Angeles Area Weather Information

Los Angeles is generally warm and dry, with average winter temperatures ranging from the high 40s to the high 60s and summer temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. December, January, February and March usually see the most precipitation, but the amount is still less than many other regions of the country.

What to Do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its bevy of celebrities and proximity to Hollywood and all the major movie and television production studios. While you are in the area, plan to spend at least one day shopping on Rodeo Drive, driving through Beverly Hills or visiting some of the more notorious spots, such as the Brown Derby, Chateau Marmont or the Pig and Whistle. Enjoy your stay, and remember to use CheapTickets the next time you need to find bargain fares on flights to Los Angeles.