Decatur to Fort Lauderdale (DEC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Decatur to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,075 mi 3h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DEC and FLL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEC to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Decatur

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric DEC→FLL CMI→FLL BLV→FLL
Distance from DEC – 34 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1 4
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 32m 2h 36m
Savoy (CMI) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Belleville (BLV) to Fort Lauderdale flights · St Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEC with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
DEC: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Decatur, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,075 mi / 1,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m.
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

DEC–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Decatur to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,075 mi / 1,731 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 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 DEC to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h 12m. The route covers 1,075 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, CLT, IAD, MDW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Yes, return flights from FLL to DEC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMI, BLV and STL. 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 DEC to FLL

Decatur Airport (DEC) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DEC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEC to FLL ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,075 miles (1,731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI), Belleville (BLV) and St Louis (STL).