On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale. The distance between the cities is 1,292 km, and about 13 scheduled flights are operated weekly on this route.
Flights on this route are provided by JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. Ticket prices change dynamically, so to find the best offer, use the low price calendar, as well as information on how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Richmond → Fort Lauderdale on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 21 min. Regular flights are operated by JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. Departures from Richmond International Airport airports, arrivals at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Richmond — Fort Lauderdale by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 400 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 400 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Richmond → Fort Lauderdale, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 505 | medium | May | AED 481 | medium | Sep | AED 361 | low |
| Feb | AED 577 | high | Jun | AED 457 | medium | Oct | AED 375 | low |
| Mar | AED 626 | high | Jul | AED 409 | low | Nov | AED 433 | medium |
| Apr | AED 553 | high | Aug | AED 385 | low | Dec | AED 602 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Fort Lauderdale is July, with an average temperature of 31.4°C, while the rainiest is August, with up to 28 wet days recorded. Comfortable cool temperatures and dry weather usually set in during January, when the air temperature drops to 16.8°C.
In July 2026, the minimum flight cost for this route starts AED 672. Based on current data availability, July remains the only confirmed period for budget planning according to current airline fares.
March or January can be considered the optimal time for a trip, as the number of sunny days is at its peak and humidity is at its lowest. It’s worth avoiding the peak of the rainy season in late summer if you prefer dry and predictable weather for your vacation.
Regular air service between Richmond and Fort Lauderdale is provided by 2 airlines, with JetBlue and Spirit Airlines being the primary carriers. Direct flights predominate on this route, which significantly reduces travel time, and the total flight frequency is about 13 times per week. Detailed schedules and fare conditions are presented in the list below — click on the carrier's card to see available days of the week.
Flights Richmond — Fort Lauderdale depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,292 km, so the estimated travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The main carriers are JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, which operate a total of about 13 flights per week.
Yes, direct non-stop flights are available on this route, which is the most convenient travel option.
Flight prices change dynamically based on the season and demand; you can find the current minimum for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
Flights from Richmond (RIC) arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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