Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours.
Fort Lauderdale and Rochester (where Greater Rochester International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most popular route, with 2 departures a week to choose from. You can fly from ROC to FLL at 06:00 with Spirit Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from ROC to Fort Lauderdale.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
Nonstop flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale are available for booking. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is where you'll arrive.
Look out for deals with Spirit Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
After booking your cheap tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
ROC is about 13 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near ROC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale
RM233 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. A return flight starts at RM466. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 10 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ROC to Fort Lauderdale.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
July is the busiest month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, head for Fort Lauderdale in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from ROC to Fort Lauderdale sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are popular attractions which should feature on every Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Fort Lauderdale and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.