MIA vs. FLL

[HavanaDaydreamin]

Over the years I've heard locals say it's smarter to fly into Ft Lauderdale than Miami International. I'm about to make that trip and I have to decide. Can anyone recommend one over the other?

 

[Dogbowl]

YES! FLL!!! The rumours are true.

 

[Lorenzoid]

If FLL is cheaper or the same price as MIA, go for it. Miami isn’t THAT Much more of a headache that I would pay more to fly into FLL.

Also, my wife and I have a ritual of eating at a Cuban restaurant in a Miami before our flight home, so we take that into consideration.

 

[muzikbiz22]

FLL is your friend.

 

[seeker242]

It really all depends on when you’re coming in. MIA can be OK sometimes and other times a complete madhouse...FLL is pretty much always ok.

 

[grantwiscour]

FLL but remember to get to the airport before the cruise ship crowd.

 

[Diver below 83]

Over the years I've heard locals say it's smarter to fly into Ft Lauderdale than Miami International. I'm about to make that trip and I have to decide. Can anyone recommend one over the other?

Where are you staying? This makes a huge difference. If your staying in MIA there is absolutely no reason to fly into FLL. You’ll have an additional 25-45 min taxi ride back down to Miami depending on where your staying. So that will be additional time and cost.

 

[HavanaDaydreamin]

Thanks, all!
We'll be flying in and driving down to Key Largo to stay.
Anyone know what time the cruise ships typically dock in the morning, or know their schedule?

 

[Snoweman]

I would want to go to MIA just to visit the American Express Centurion Lounge.

 

[NelleG]

If you fly JetBlue it's an easy choice. They don't go to Miami.