Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) out of here.
Caracas's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CCS, allow plenty of 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 rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CCS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 8 kilometers from the center of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
73.74% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near CCS and shut your eyes sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Caracas and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Currently, $251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $601. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CCS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to CCS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). July is the busiest month to visit Caracas. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to CCS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Caracas
Start your Caracas trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Caracas when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Museo de Bellas Artes followed by Mount Avila Cable Car and Eden El Avila National Park.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometers south-west of Caracas, a visit to Valencia will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza Bolivar, Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre.
If you're eager to discover another side of Venezuela, consider Barquisimeto, about 257 kilometers west of Caracas. Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto are among its highlights.
