Dallas to Fort Lauderdale (DAL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
1,106 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 3m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1420
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
CDT T1
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1218
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
CDT T1
12:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN167
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT T1
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3920
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT T1
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5040
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 AM
CDT T1
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5125
WN Southwest
7M8
4:05 PM
CDT T1
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN44
WN Southwest
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT T1
10:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN46
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
CDT T1
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1286
WN Southwest
73H
8:30 PM
CDT T1
12:20 AM+1
EDT
2h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2116
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 AM
EDT T1
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN653
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 AM
EDT T1
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN365
WN Southwest
73H
5:40 AM
EDT T1
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3161
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
EDT T1
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4819
WN Southwest
B38M
1:00 PM
EDT T1
2:50 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN107
WN Southwest
737
4:20 PM
EDT T1
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2081
WN Southwest
B38M
5:50 PM
EDT T1
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSY New Orleans 4h 11m WN ADB6NK New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 4h 36m WN B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
AUS Austin 4h 45m LXJWNXE ADB6WN Austin (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m WN ADG4NK Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston 4h 55m WNXE WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
TPA Tampa 4h 59m WN B6MXNK Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m EJAJREWN AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
STL St Louis 5h 20m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 23m WN G4LXJ Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,106 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

DAL–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h45-2h50 48%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 48% SkyTeam
SGX SGX 0 48%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to FLL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,744
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → FLL
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
50%
Return
FLL → DAL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric DAL→FLL DFW→FLL FTW→FLL
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 13 1
Weekly flights 14 192
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 47m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
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.

DAL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,106 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DAL to FLL: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Orlando and Austin Bergstrom.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from FLL to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, FTW and CLL. 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 DAL to FLL

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to FLL is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Orlando and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and College Station (CLL).