Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (DTW–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 48 | 321, 32Q, 739, 753 | 2h55-2h58 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 11 | 321, 32B | 2h56 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→FLL | YQG→FLL | TOL→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 46m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to FLL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to FLL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 251 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).