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

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1,106 mi airlines 30/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 1h ago
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WN4053
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
MDT T1
9:35 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1534
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
MDT T1
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3561
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
MDT T1
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1497
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
MDT T1
5:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2697
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
MDT T1
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3281
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
MDT T1
8:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1535
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
MDT T1
10:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN422
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
MDT T1
11:05 PM+1
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3171
WN Southwest
7S7
7:38 PM
MDT T1
11:14 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3770
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT T1
7:05 AM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3318
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT T1
11:00 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN331
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
EDT T1
2:20 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SGX998
SGX SGX
12:37 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN351
WN Southwest
7S7
2:48 PM
EDT T1
5:04 PM
MDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN2323
WN Southwest
738
3:45 PM
EDT T1
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2474
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
EDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2205
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
EDT T1
8:35 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3308
WN Southwest
73H
10:19 PM
EDT T1
12:34 AM+1
MDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 1h 7m nonstop +2h ahead 136 1-stop hubs

DAL–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 136 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h36-2h40 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
136
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,320
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
84%
Return
FLL → DAL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
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
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 30 215
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m to 2h 40m.
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 time1h 7m to 2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 30 return
1-stop connections136 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 7m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from DAL to FLL. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, PIE, APF, FMY, ILE, SSI, FTY, TLH, SUA, PBI, PDK, GCM, NAS, CHA, EYW, ISM, BCT, USA, AVL, SOP, MHH, LBB, GPT, SFB, BQK, LEX, MIA, MNZ, TMB, DSM, PWK, PTK, RIC, BUF, CLE, IAD, BHM, TTN, ACY, MMU, TEB, BJC, EGE, TUL, ASE, YYZ, YHM, SUS, YNG, HPN, ELP, ROC, PVR, RIL, FRG, GRR, ALB, TLC, SJO, APA, LIR, YUL, TUS, SUN, AXA, VNY, RSW, SJU, JAC, CUN, BZN, YWG, BUR, STS, SDF, NUQ, SXM, ONT, MEM, SNA, SJC, OAK, HDN, YVR, RDU, BOS, MCO, TPA, CMH, ORF, HOU, ATL, STL, PHL, MSY, AUS, BWI, BNA, CLT, MCI, MDW, PHX, SAT, JAX, SAV, FAB, IND, TYS, LAX, SLC, LAS, SFO, DEN, ORD, DCA, LGA, SEA, PIT, CHS, MSP, SAN, MKE, RNO, OMA, PNS, ELH, PLS, DSI, XNA, SGR, IAH, MYR, MKC, JWN, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours 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. 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. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to FLL ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

136 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).