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Leaving Orlando

The Orlando area has its air services provided by the Orlando International Airport, located about 6 miles from the center of the city. Flights to Fort Lauderdale are provided by several airlines, including US Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

Travel from the city to the airport is possible using the local city bus service or by taxi. Bus service takes about 20 to 30 minutes and costs approximately $2, while a taxi will typically get you to the airport in less than 15 minutes for $18. You can drive to the airport from the city, as well. Parking at the airport is available in two long-term economy parking lots for only $10 a day.

There are several restaurants located at the airport, where you can have a meal before catching your flight. The airport has a wide range of restaurants available, from those supplying full sit-down meals-such as Ruby Tuesday and Outback Steakhouse-to those offering quick snacks and beverages, for example, Starbucks Coffee.

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a highly popular tourist attraction located in Florida, on the coast of the Atlantic. Each year, more than 10 million tourists visit the city to enjoy its many attractions, from the sandy beaches dotting the coast to the cruise ships and hundreds of restaurants throughout the area.

Experiencing Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Orlando arrive at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, located about 3 miles from the city's center. After your arrival, you can take a 10-minute taxi ride from the airport to the center of the business district for about $12.

The best time to travel to Fort Lauderdale is during the months of January through April. During this time, the weather is mildest. High temperatures average in the mid-70s, rising into the high 70s on occasion. Clothing worn during the peak tourist season should be light enough to enjoy the warm Florida days, with a light jacket added for the slightly cooler nights.

There's plenty to do in Fort Lauderdale no matter what your entertainment tastes may be. A large number of visitors simply relax on the beaches or spend their time boating, fishing, snorkeling and enjoying the water. Those looking to take something back home with them can try an outing to the small shops and art galleries of Las Olas Boulevard or on the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk. For live entertainment, touring Broadway shows are often available at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

From Orlando to Fort Lauderdale

A nonstop flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale can be completed in less than an hour. Finding a nonstop flight is easy using Orbitz.com to search among the flights that are available on your day of travel. Your journey to Fort Lauderdale should go quickly and smoothly after making your reservations online, allowing you to arrive in the city with enough energy to begin enjoying its many attractions.