Dayton to Fort Lauderdale (DAY–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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984 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 51m AA AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAD Dulles 5h 34m AVCMOS CMF9SN Dulles (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 5h 37m AAASAY AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 22m AAASJL AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 40m AA AAADAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DCA Washington 7h 36m AAAS AAADB6 Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 7h 44m UA ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 14h 30m UA G4LXJ Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 21h 33m G4 MXNK Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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Dayton to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
984 mi 3h 11m nonstop

DAY–FLL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
779
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
DAY → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
FLL → DAY
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric DAY→FLL LUK→FLL CVG→FLL
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 7
Weekly flights 1 29
Flight time 3h 11m 2h 5m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Dayton.
DAY: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
984 mi / 1,583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m 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.

DAY–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance984 mi / 1,583 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 984 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from FLL to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and LCK. 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 DAY to FLL

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAY to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to FLL is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 984 miles (1,583 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).