Denver to Fort Lauderdale (APA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Denver to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,702 mi 3h 14m nonstop +2h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between APA and FLL, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~4h 46m MCI ~4h 55m BJC ~5h 3m PIE ~5h 11m PBI ~5h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → FLL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
FLL → APA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric APA→FLL DEN→FLL BJC→FLL
Distance from APA – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 79 –
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 31m 3h 20m
Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Denver (BJC) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Eagle (EGE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,702 mi / 2,738 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

APA–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,702 mi / 2,738 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h 14m. The route covers 1,702 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from APA to FLL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, MCI, BJC, PIE, PBI, PWA, EGE, SGR, MEM, RIL, MCO, HOU, TYS, OMA, ELP, MDW, RSW, SAT, TUL, MSP, AUS, RDU, MKE, SLC, TUS, PHX, IAD, BZN, PHL, LGA, SNA, VNY, PVR, BOS, YUL, OAK, LAX, PDX, MIA, SFO, YVR, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from FLL to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and EGE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to FLL

Centennial Airport (APA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to FLL ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,738 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Eagle (EGE).