Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Flights

Make your trip from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale a simple one by doing your planning in advance using Orbitz.com. With Orbitz.com, you can reserve everything from your flight to your rental car on a single site, handling all the details for your trip with just a few clicks. Once in Fort Lauderdale, you'll be able to enjoy its historic riverfront, shop on Las Olas Boulevard or just relax on the beaches that have helped to make the city a major destination for millions of tourists.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Located about 20 miles from the center of Detroit, the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport provides domestic and international air services for the Detroit area. The city's Smart Bus transit system offers a bus connection that you can ride from the downtown area to the airport for only $2.50, although the bus trip will take about 2 hours to complete. Taxis are metered, but an average fare should be about $35 for the same trip and traveling this way will take approximately 40 minutes. If you're driving to the airport, parking costs start at $10 a day.

Airlines flying from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale include AirTran, Spirit Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Before you take off for Ft. Lauderdale, you may want to have a meal at one of the airport's restaurants. In the McNamara Terminal you can choose from sandwiches at Charley's grill, hamburgers at Fuddruckers or Japanese cuisine at Musashi. In the North terminal, there's a McDonald's, a Ruby Tuesday and a TGI Friday's.

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale lies on the southern Atlantic coast of the United States in the state of Florida. Toward the end of the 20th century, Fort Lauderdale was considered the premier destination for college students on their spring break. The tourists who visit the city now, however, tend to be a bit more traditional, spending time in upscale resorts and spending more time on relaxation than constantly throwing parties.

Things to Know about Fort Lauderdale

Flights into Fort Lauderdale arrive at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, located about 3 miles from the central business district of the city. Travel to the center of town from the airport by taxi will cost about $12, and the journey will take approximately 10 minutes.

The peak season for visiting this city is from January to April. The weather is mild in this period, with average high temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Dress during this period of the year should be light. Bring a light jacket with you, though, as cold snaps do occur, and temperatures can drop significantly.

There's plenty to do in Fort Lauderdale. To experience the city's nightlife, you might choose to go to the Las Olas Riverfront. Alternatively, during the day, Los Olas Boulevard provides a place to shop, with a wide variety of specialty stores that cater to a visitor's every need. If you're looking for a bit of excitement, try the Gulfstream Park and Casino. Live performances are also available at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts throughout the year. If you'd prefer to just spend the day relaxing, the city has several beaches where you can soak up a bit of Florida sun.

A Trip to Remember

Fort Lauderdale's reputation as a vacation destination is well earned. After a quick trip through the airport in Detroit, it's a direct flight to Fort Lauderdale's airport where you're a short cab ride from your final destination in the city. Once there, you can begin enjoying everything from the casino to the beaches. Along with your flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale, you can find out more about available attractions in the area using Orbitz.com, enabling you to plan out your trip before you leave.