Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (DTW–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.
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 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 35 | 321, 753 | 2h57-3h07 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 32B | 2h56 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 91 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 2h 46m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
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, Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to FLL is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Cleveland Hopkins and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).