Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale (BKL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,071 mi 2h 37m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BKL and FLL, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
STL ~4h 33m RDU ~4h 41m MKE ~4h 52m MCO ~5h 0m IND ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
BKL → FLL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
FLL → BKL
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
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 Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric BKL→FLL CLE→FLL CAK→FLL
Distance from BKL – 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 2
Weekly flights 1 57 10
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 36m 2h 43m
Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Akron (CAK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Windsor (YQG) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of BKL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Cleveland.
BKL: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m.
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

BKL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation583 ft / 178 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 BKL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Burke Lakefront Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 37m. The route covers 1,071 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BKL to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, RDU, MKE, MCO, IND, PHL, BOS, MHT, AUS and ASE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to BKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, CAK and YQG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 BKL to FLL

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BKL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKL to FLL ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Windsor (YQG).