Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale (CLE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLE–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,064 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AD | 20 | 738, 7M8, B39M | 2h53-2h56 | Star Alliance | AD | |
| F9 Frontier | 17 | 321, A21N | 3h-3h03 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Cleveland
| Metric | CLE→FLL | CAK→FLL | YQG→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 46m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
CLE–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLE to FLL
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLE to FLL ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,713 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Windsor (YQG) and Detroit (DTW).