Flying from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale. Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are the main airports in Santo Domingo.
Hop off the plane at Fort Lauderdale's primary hub, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
On average, direct flights from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale take 2 hours 26 minutes. Fort Lauderdale and Santo Domingo are in the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to change your watch after you land.
The most popular route for flights from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale is from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can choose from 10 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from SDQ to FLL is the 02:45 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:45 with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Dominican Republic, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Flying from Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
You can reserve a direct flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale departing from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Begin your trip at SDQ and end it at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can book a direct flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale with JetBlue Airways. This well-known airline operates services from SDQ.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale departing from Las Americas International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
SDQ is about 32 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Las Americas International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Las Americas International Airport and Fort Lauderdale:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Driving from central Santo Domingo to JBQ usually takes 27 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 19 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
You're going on holiday, so why not include an extra night away at a hotel near Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport? Before your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale, consider staying at Confortable, Quiet And Secure.
Arriving 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 around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 27 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near FLL if you're taking a late flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale
At the moment, Rs38,983 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs69,280. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale. July is the most popular month for a trip to Fort Lauderdale. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale for August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Lauderdale to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Santo Domingo to Fort Lauderdale:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are just two of the big attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle Queen Riverboat.
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