Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale (DFW–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,118 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 189 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR | 87 | 321, 738 | 2h40-2h53 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 320, 321 | 2h40-2h55 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32N | 2h54 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→FLL | DAL→FLL | FTW→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 206 | 12 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 35m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to FLL
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 206 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to FLL ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,118 miles (1,799 km). There are approximately 206 weekly flights outbound and 269 return, totaling 475 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
189 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).