Flying from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Key West International Airport (EYW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport is 1 hour.
To ensure you catch your FLL to EYW flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Key West (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Spirit Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Spirit Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for FLL to EYW flights is Spirit Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FLL and EYW include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Key West International Airport (EYW)
$116 is the lowest price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport flight. Return flights start at $287. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FLL to EYW, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from FLL to EYW is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights departing from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near FLL:
Arriving at Key West International Airport (EYW)
If you're arriving on a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near EYW:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Key West International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Key West and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Key West International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
You'll find EYW at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard.
From Key West International Airport, Key West is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Key West International Airport (EYW)
April is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Key West in September.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Key West International Airport for August if you want to go to Key West during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLL to EYW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Key West. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
Around 386 kilometres north of Key West, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
