Miami vs Fort Lauderdale airports?

[13cheermom]

When leaving out of Port of Miami, do you prefer flying into Fort Lauderdale or Miami airport? And why do you prefer one over the other and are there any advantages that you've experienced? Have read a lot of people do prefer FLL, curious as to why? Thanks for any past experiences with either airport, first time leaving from this port. :)

[irishnyc]

FLL is a much smaller and easier to navigate airport.

[vniemo2]

FLL is a little less hectic and normally cheaper for us to fly into.

[KenMo]

I prefer FLL over MIA.

 

I've always found the price to be cheaper flying into FLL.

 

Plus, last time I was at MIA...it was a freakin' zoo.

[Ontario_Cruiser]

I have always flown to FLL and only because of cost. I have found that Southwest tends to be a cheaper option, and with them I can save at least $100 each - and sometimes much more. With a family of six, this really adds up and more than pays for the cost of the shuttle to the port.

[PaulMedik]

When leaving out of Port of Miami, do you prefer flying into Fort Lauderdale or Miami airport? And why do you prefer one over the other and are there any advantages that you've experienced? Have read a lot of people do prefer FLL, curious as to why? Thanks for any past experiences with either airport, first time leaving from this port. :)

 

 

13cheermom,

 

We prefer FLL; normally it's cheaper, baggage claim and on the road is a lot quicker (We can fly in to FLL and get to POM faster than when we fly into MIA and get to POM), prior to landing there's less circling around waiting and less sitting on the runway before and after landing, less hectic checkin.

 

All things considered we'll opt for the cheaper airport, but if price is equal we'll always opt for FLL.

[13cheermom]

Okay thanks, right now airfare is cheaper for us at Miami. Southwest schedule isn't available yet since its mid Oct. But I thought transport from FLL would be more than from MIA also. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what Southwest airfare is. We always fly at least a day prior to cruise, just hadn't used this port before. :)

[wantocruisemore]

Prefer FLL because it's cheaper, smaller and less hectic. Plus, when coming home the planes normally do not have to wait on the runway so long prior to take off.

[NeedBlueWater]

I've only been to each airport once but when flying into Mia in October it was quick and efficient. We loved being able to check in for the cruise at the airport.

The taxis were waiting and the ride to the port was short and sweet.

Things may be different for our cruise next month with it being high season for travel and cruises.

[13cheermom]

Thanks so much. we also will be traveling in October, so hopefully it won't be too crowded. Overall I would just like a non-stop inexpensive flight, which right now is going to MIA. Will wait and see when Southwest posts their fares.

[lablover61]

We have never had any problems with MIA. Plenty of taxi's , inexpensive from MIA to POM too. I would only consider FLL if it was considerably cheaper , which it never has been.

[Brier Rabbit]

I've only been to each airport once but when flying into Mia in October it was quick and efficient. We loved being able to check in for the cruise at the airport.

The taxis were waiting and the ride to the port was short and sweet.

Things may be different for our cruise next month with it being high season for travel and cruises.

 

We will be flying into Miami airport with a cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale in May due to cheaper airfare. Can we check in for a cruise at MIA even though our cruise is out of FLL? Thank you very much for info.

[LWiening]

WE normally fly into FLL but it depends on the airlines where we can find the best deal.

[LostPuppy]

We always use MIA as cost is not really a consideration for us. As we just have carry-on we avoid the baggage carousel hassle too.

 

Just an FYI this thread will probably be moved (wrong forum, this thread has nothing to do with Carnival).

[matfel]

We flew Detroit to Miami last AUgust, it was great, free shuttle to our hotel, no problems at all, for us it was a direct flight and was cheaper then Fort Lauderdale, This year again, just booked our direct flights to Miami, after the cruise, jump in a cab and we were at the airport in minutes, Price is a big factor for people , for us Miami was cheaper for some reason

[camarowesley]

When leaving out of Port of Miami, do you prefer flying into Fort Lauderdale or Miami airport? And why do you prefer one over the other and are there any advantages that you've experienced? Have read a lot of people do prefer FLL, curious as to why? Thanks for any past experiences with either airport, first time leaving from this port. :)

It's usually cheaper to fly into FLL, but when you factor in the cost of transportation from FLL to the port in Miami, it's usually a wash.

Miami has a Carnival check in at the airport, so that may be faster that the port as well.

MIA is much larger than FLL, but still easy to navigate. Also most of the economy airlines don't fly into MIA.

It really just boils down to a person preference.

[Warm Breezes]

When leaving out of Port of Miami, do you prefer flying into Fort Lauderdale or Miami airport? And why do you prefer one over the other and are there any advantages that you've experienced? Have read a lot of people do prefer FLL, curious as to why? Thanks for any past experiences with either airport, first time leaving from this port. :)

Normally FLL is less expensive for us to fly to. We also like staying at Embassy Suites FLL and the SAS shuttle is an easy way for us to get to POM and back.

[NeedBlueWater]

We will be flying into Miami airport with a cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale in May due to cheaper airfare. Can we check in for a cruise at MIA even though our cruise is out of FLL? Thank you very much for info.

 

Sorry, I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can help you with that.

[snow bunny]

It was $300pp cheaper to fly into MIA for our cruise out of FLL. So a transfer fee of $60/trip still leaves me with money in the bank! I will let you know how it all works out after we get back in March!:)

 

snow bunny