Washington to Fort Lauderdale (DCA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 28 | 223, BCS3 | 2h36-2h47 | – | AD | |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | 319 | 2h31-2h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737 | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Washington
| Metric | DCA→FLL | IAD→FLL | BWI→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 12 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 53 | 77 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 1h 57m | 2h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
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.
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.
DCA–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to FLL
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to FLL ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,450 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
108 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 Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).