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Depends on the airline, so I would check that first and then FedEx. I have done both depending. It isn't all that cheap. Another option is to rent a bike for the time he/she will be in FL. Sometimes that is cheaper and the selection is many times pretty good believe it or not.

At PBPB I learned some airlines allow you to take a bike as checked baggage so long as it's under a weight limit. Policies vary, and I don't know if that's just for certain international carriers. But I'd check.

Any particular spot in Fla? I have some contacts in the Ft Lauderdale area who likely could hook you up with a decent bike.

Where can you get a bike box, besides the Amtrak station?

I have a bike box I want to get ride of. It is in perfect shape and free. I can drop it off somewhere even.

BTW bike shops have extra bike boxes all the time.

Do people have luck flying with folders?

I've not used it, but http://www.shipbikes.com/ has been well-reviewed by several randonneurs.

Heard good things about bike-flights. https://www.bikeflights.com/ Regardless of how you do it, it's not going to be cheap.

I just used Bikeflights to get my bike to florida (and san diego). worked beautifully. $40 each way:) It is ground, so make sure that thing is boxed well. I got a hard case on craigslist. On a budget, you'll also want to be able to box/unbox it yourself. but there are lots of videos on youtube. I now use them all the time. great service. (you drop/pick up the bike from fedex/kinkos or a hotel OR just pay $5 extra for a house pick up/drop off.)

Consider buying a beater bike from Craigs list down there and selling (at probably a largely reduced price) before you leave.

"I just used Bikeflights to get my bike to florida (and san diego). worked beautifully. $40 each way:)" Thank you for this. I will use this service next time around. Great prices!