{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-PHL", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "PHL", "type": "airport", "city": "Philadelphia", "fullCity": "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", "airport": "Philadelphia Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia is about 995 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. The return flight also takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between directions.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia: American, Frontier, and JetBlue. Together they offer about 112 weekly flights, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to late evening, all operating daily.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Philadelphia?", "answer": "From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Center City, the SEPTA Airport Line train is the fastest and most-used option, taking about 25 minutes for under $10. Taxis offer a flat rate of around $30 and take 20-30 minutes, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are also available with similar travel times. Car rentals are on-site for those who prefer to drive. The train is generally recommended for its speed and reliability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.phl.org/Pages/HomePage.aspx", "title": "PHL Philadelphia International Airport | PHL.org", "favicon": "https://www.phl.org/themes/basic/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T18:42:29Z" }, { "url": "https://www.phl.org/", "title": "PHL Philadelphia International Airport | PHL.org", "favicon": "https://www.phl.org/themes/basic/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T18:42:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Philadelphia_Airport", "title": "Northeast Philadelphia Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T00:50:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia%20International%20Airport", "title": "Philadelphia International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:23:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.phl.org/media/1869", "title": "City Mask Mandate | PHL.org", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia are January and February at $137, with October next at $152. The most expensive months are June at $205, July at $199, and August at $187. Broadly, winter and early fall are the low season, while summer and December fall in the high season.", "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "For Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia, the best fares come when you book roughly 2 to 5 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 25 days out at about $108. Booking much farther ahead (4 to 6 months) tends to cost significantly more, often $150 to $200+, while last-minute fares within a few days of travel are also higher. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking a bit earlier than the 2-5 week window to lock in better prices.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "Yes, Frontier operates nonstop red‑eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia on Tuesdays and Thursdays, departing at 9:41 PM. The flight arrives the same night, landing before midnight.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "American Airlines, Frontier, and JetBlue all fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia. American operates about 67 weekly flights with a median fare around $584, Frontier runs roughly 27 weekly flights at a lower median fare near $271, and JetBlue offers about 18 weekly flights with a median fare of approximately $366.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia?", "answer": "Common layover cities for this domestic route include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Baltimore, which offer efficient connections and competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "On-time departure performance on the Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia route varies by carrier: JetBlue leads at 82.5% with a low cancellation rate of 0.4%, while American and Frontier trail at 76.5% and 72.6% respectively, with cancellations around 2% for each.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Philadelphia?", "answer": "May, June, September, and October offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID or other acceptable photo ID, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for any baggage fees or additional services." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Philadelphia?", "answer": "Philadelphia International Airport is the city's primary airport, located about 11 km southwest of downtown. It serves as a hub for American Airlines and offers flights from most major carriers, covering domestic, international, and regional connections. For most travelers, PHL is the only practical choice." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach Hollywood International Airport (FLL) by public bus (Broward County Transit Route 1), ride-share, taxi, or driving and parking at the airport. The Tri-Rail commuter train also serves the airport via a free shuttle from the nearby station. Ride-share and taxis are the most popular and fastest options, while the bus is the most affordable. Driving and parking are convenient, with multiple on-site lots, though costs vary by duration.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Philadelphia airport?", "answer": "Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has a micro-hotel airside in the Terminal A-B connector and a traditional hotel connected to Terminal B. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available. Free shuttles also serve several nearby hotels for travelers who prefer to leave the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/philadelphia-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Philadelphia Airport Guide (PHL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-16T18:04:50Z" }, { "url": "https://www.phl.org/Pages/HomePage.aspx", "title": "PHL Philadelphia International Airport | PHL.org", "favicon": "https://www.phl.org/themes/basic/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T18:42:29Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.phl.org/", "title": "PHL Philadelphia International Airport | PHL.org", "favicon": "https://www.phl.org/themes/basic/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T18:42:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Philadelphia_Airport", "title": "Northeast Philadelphia Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T00:50:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Municipal_Airport", "title": "Philadelphia Municipal Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T02:22:07Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "The nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia are typically operated with Boeing 737-800s by American Airlines and Airbus A320-100s by JetBlue. On connecting itineraries, common long-leg aircraft include the Airbus A321-100 (often via Charlotte), the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Chicago Midway or Orlando), and the Boeing 737 MAX 9 (via Chicago O'Hare or Houston). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these types.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "American Airlines (AA, a Oneworld member), Frontier (F9, unaffiliated), and JetBlue (B6, unaffiliated) operate nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia. Only the Oneworld alliance is represented on this route through American; Frontier and JetBlue are independent carriers that do not belong to any global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 offers access to Delta One, first class, and Delta SkyMiles Medallion members, along with eligible Amex cardholders; it features a full bar and hot food. In Terminal 3, the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner provides access to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, as well as Priority Pass members, with a made-to-order menu and a full-service bar.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "On domestic US flights like Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia, baggage allowance varies by airline and fare. Basic economy typically restricts carry‑on to a personal item only and charges for checked bags, while standard economy often includes a carry‑on but may still charge for checked luggage. Check your specific airline's policy for exact details." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia typically offer Economy and may include a domestic First class with larger recliners rather than flat‑bed seats; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }