Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale (DFW–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–FLL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,118 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR, RJ | 56 | 321, 738 | 2h48-3h04 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, QF, QR, RJ | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: QR | 21 | 320 | 2h45-2h57 | – | QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N, A20N | 3h02 | – | Y4 | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 212 | 15 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 24m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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, Contour Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 212 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to FLL is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,118 miles (1,799 km). There are approximately 212 weekly flights outbound and 232 return, totaling 444 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Tampa and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).