Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale (CLT–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 224 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 75 | 321, 738 | 1h50-2h08 | Oneworld | BA | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 10 | 320, 32Q, A21N | 1h58-2h05 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32N | 2h18 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→FLL | USA→FLL | GSP→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 108 | 9 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 53m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to FLL
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 108 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to FLL ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,019 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 230 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
224 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).