What to know about flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Cruz is approximately 5,212.35 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in November.

Cheapest one-way
$594
avianca avianca FLL-SRZ 15h 45m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 15
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Cheapest round-trip
$570
Copa Airlines Copa Airlines FLL-SRZ 28h 31m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
November
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,212.35 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $594 and round-trip from $570. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz, including Jetblue Airways, Copa Airlines, avianca has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz (FLL-SRZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as $594 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FLL to VVI on Thu, Oct 15), while Copa Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $570 departing on Thu, Oct 29 and returning on Fri, Nov 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 15, with one-way flights priced at just $594.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is avianca.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Santa Cruz travel is around November.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz on October 26, 2026 with Copa Airlines, with prices starting at $284.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport (FLL-VVI) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Santa Cruz and Fort Lauderdale is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz is $966. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Fort Lauderdale and Santa Cruz, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Cruz. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.