Curren timing on getting from Miami (Freedom) to Fort Lauderdale for 11:15 AM flight

[chiguypaul]

I have a Freedom of the Seas sailing that returns on Friday, November 25th. Ship is expected to dock at 6 AM. I'm trying to figure out if I could make a flight in Fort Lauderdale at 11:15 AM. Do you think there's enough time to get up to FLL if I'm off the ship early on the 25th? A lot of people should be off for the 4 day Thanksgiving week so thinking that highway won't be as busy. Appreciate any insight.

[FTLCruiseGal]

Miami traffic can be horrendous in the morning, both going to and from Fort Lauderdale.  Is it doable, yes, but everything must work in your favor.  Keep in mind that it is thanksgiving weekend and security lines at the airport can be a mess as well.

[loman]

Why take a chance , book a later flight .

[cruiselova67]

How do you plan on getting to Fort Lauderdale from Miami? We will be on the Freedom in October, and are flying into FLL as well.

[firefly333]

1 hour ago, chiguypaul said:

I have a Freedom of the Seas sailing that returns on Friday, November 25th. Ship is expected to dock at 6 AM. I'm trying to figure out if I could make a flight in Fort Lauderdale at 11:15 AM. Do you think there's enough time to get up to FLL if I'm off the ship early on the 25th? A lot of people should be off for the 4 day Thanksgiving week so thinking that highway won't be as busy. Appreciate any insight.

I'm doing the same thing oasis sunday march 19, flying outmkf ft Lauderdale. If I have to pay for a taxi I will, but hope sas etc can get me to fly on time.

 

I booked a 11:21 am fligjt. .. I'm going to walk off asap. Just a carry on.

Edited July 17, 2022 by firefly333

[chiguypaul]

19 minutes ago, cruiselova67 said:

How do you plan on getting to Fort Lauderdale from Miami? We will be on the Freedom in October, and are flying into FLL as well.

Uber

[pcur]

1 hour ago, chiguypaul said:

Uber

I took SAS Transportation from POM to FLL in April for $15 (you pay the driver cash).  

[Snuggss]

That's the day after Thanksgiving, so traffic should be OK in the morning unless there is a wreck.  We were just on the Freedom and were off the ship and rolling last week by 8. With a 45 min drive, that would give you could make it for a 11:15 flight with 2+ hrs to make it through to the terminal.

[firefly333]

Grandeur in the diamond lounge had tempura battered veggies. I'd ask for only the red bell peppers tempura battered. Only have seen them twice. And I only wanted the red peppers. Ask for whatever you just loved. 

[hotsauce126]

Can it be done? Definitely but banking on traffic being smooth in miami is very risky

[volk904]

Our Explorer cruise arrived in Miami in late April.   Our flight from FLL was at 10:45 am. We walked off self assist and were through customs by about 7:45 am. We used the S&S Transportation shuttle. THey picked us up quickly and we were at FLL about 8:30 am. We did this in November from the Symphony as well.  I recommend S&S highly.  Early is actually a great pick up time for them because with many ships arriving they usually have lost of early flight people. $15 PP plus tip. You need to make a reservation on line. THey will confirm. THe morning of the cruise they will call you early to confirm your pick up time and give you the drivers number.

[chiguypaul]

Thanks everyone. Decided to fly back from Miami and not risk the 10 flight.

[Air&Sea]

On 7/17/2022 at 6:22 PM, chiguypaul said:

I have a Freedom of the Seas sailing that returns on Friday, November 25th. Ship is expected to dock at 6 AM. I'm trying to figure out if I could make a flight in Fort Lauderdale at 11:15 AM. Do you think there's enough time to get up to FLL if I'm off the ship early on the 25th? A lot of people should be off for the 4 day Thanksgiving week so thinking that highway won't be as busy. Appreciate any insight.

That's risky. Miami traffic is awefull everyday, not just on work days. 

 

Factor in customs/immigration at the Port and TSA at FLL. Do you think they will be properly staffed for the holiday weekend?