Southwest or Amtrak
Lamontnow:
If it doesn't look like weather will be an issue I'd go with Southwest. LaGuardia to Fort Lauderdale, round-trip, is about $530. There is a change of planes in Baltimore in both directions. Unlike Spirit, Southwest's fare allows the checking of 2 bags at no additional charge. The fare quoted above is based on a departure of March 8th, returning March 15. If the departure date is more distant than that the fare may be lower.
If your son will be travelling when bad winter weather is a possibility Amtrak is probably the most reliable. From Penn Station, NY, to Deerfield Beach or Hollywood, it's about 24 hours with no change of trains. Sleeping accomodations are available, but can be expensive. There is an Amtrak station in Fort Lauderdale, however it's in a dangerous neighborhood. Thus Deerfield Beach, to the north, or Hollywood, to the south, is safer.
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