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 15 flights Verified 58m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1956
WN Southwest
737
11:20 AM
CDT T1
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3156
WN Southwest
737
11:35 AM
CDT T1
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1281
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
CDT T1
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN22
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT T1
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN284
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
CDT T1
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4538
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:50 PM
CDT T1
7:40 PM
EDT
2h 50m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2902
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
4:00 PM
CDT T1
7:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN806
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
CDT T1
9:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1603
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:15 AM
EDT T1
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN987
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
EDT T1
12:00 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1784
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
12:55 PM
EDT T1
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1914
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
2:05 PM
EDT T1
4:10 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2284
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
2:20 PM
EDT T1
4:15 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4354
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
2:55 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1439
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
EDT T1
8:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
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
TPA Tampa 4h 19m WN B6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 21m WN ADB6WN New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston 4h 25m WNXE WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 4h 25m WN B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
AUS Austin 4h 30m EJALXJWN ADB6WN Austin (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MEM Memphis 4h 46m WN G4 Memphis (MEM) to Fort Lauderdale flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 46m WN G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CHS Charleston 4h 47m WN ADB6MX Charleston (CHS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m LXJWN ADB6G4 Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,106 mi 2h 45m 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 45m. 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 14 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h50 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
SGX SGX 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,375
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
FLL → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 FTW→FLL
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 14 1
Weekly flights 14 212
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 45m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
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 45m 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 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 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 45m 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 Tampa, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and William P. Hobby.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FLL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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