Our dispatch team arranges pickups at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Palm Beach International Airport. We coordinate through vetted local affiliate operators who know FLL's terminals and the pickup zones at each arrivals level. Most B2B clients book these rides for executives, prospective clients, yacht crew rotations, and out-of-town consultants.
Typical Fort Lauderdale routes run from FLL to downtown hotels, Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the marinas along A1A. The drive from FLL to downtown Fort Lauderdale usually takes under fifteen minutes in light traffic. FLL to Las Olas Boulevard runs about twenty minutes, while FLL to Fort Lauderdale Beach can take twenty to thirty minutes depending on A1A congestion.
Pricing starts at $130 for a sedan from FLL to downtown Fort Lauderdale. A sedan from FLL to Las Olas Boulevard starts at $130, and FLL to Fort Lauderdale Beach starts at $130. Transfers from Miami International Airport to Fort Lauderdale start at $140, and Palm Beach International Airport to Fort Lauderdale start at $150. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, sprinter vans, and executive sedans cost more based on capacity and vehicle class.
Peak winter season and spring break bring heavy airport traffic from November through April. Spring break crowds in March and April can extend pickup times at FLL and slow traffic on I-595. We recommend booking airport transfers at least twenty-four hours ahead during these periods.
One honest limitation is that affiliate drivers cannot always wait indefinitely for delayed inbound flights. Most FLL pickups include a grace window, but extended delays may trigger wait-time charges or require re-dispatch. We track commercial flights and adjust when possible, but customs delays and baggage issues remain outside our control.
How an airport pickup runs, step by step
- Book with your flight number. Reserve online or call dispatch. The flight number lets us follow the arrival rather than the schedule printed on your ticket.
- Get your confirmation. It lists the vehicle class, the pickup type you chose and how the chauffeur will contact you.
- We follow the flight. Early and late landings move the pickup time automatically; you do not need to call after a delay.
- Curbside or meet-and-greet. Curbside means the chauffeur texts when you have your bags and meets you at the arrivals curb. Meet-and-greet means a chauffeur with a name sign waiting near baggage claim.
- Door to door. Luggage is handled at both ends, and the ride goes straight to your hotel, home, office or ship.
Which airport to fly into
For a stay in Fort Lauderdale itself, FLL is the short hop: 15 to 25 minutes to downtown in normal traffic. MIA has the widest choice of international flights but sits 40 to 60 minutes south, and PBI is often the easier arrival for Boca Raton and northern Broward at 50 to 70 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. We run all three, so pick the flight that suits you and book the car to match.
Departures
For flights out, we set the pickup time from your departure time, the airport and the season. Weekday mornings on I-95 and I-595 and weekend cruise turnover around Port Everglades are the two patterns that most often add time on the way to FLL. When in doubt, leave earlier; the chauffeur can wait at the curb for you, but a missed flight cannot be recovered.
Vehicles for airport runs
The executive sedan takes three passengers and three bags. The Cadillac Escalade takes six passengers and six bags and is the usual pick for families and golf travelers. Groups, crews and cruise parties use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for up to fourteen passengers. Point-to-point sedan fares start at $130 and SUV fares at $160; starting fares for common trips are on the individual route pages.