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

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Dayton to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 984 mi 3h 11m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAY and FLL, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
845
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Alternatives

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 0 2 5
Weekly flights 1 1 39
Flight time 3h 11m 2h 5m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Columbus (LCK) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

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 approximately 3h 11m. The route covers 984 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to FLL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, MSY, SRQ, CMH, PIE, MCO, PGD, CVG, TYS, IND, SFB, MDW, BNA, STL, ICT, ORF, TEB, DTW, EWR, IAH, HOU, GRR, SBN, PVD, MSP, DAL, SAN, ATL, IAD, DEN, PHL, ORD, DCA, MYR, CLT and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 984 miles (1,583 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).