Houston to Fort Lauderdale (DWH–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
978 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DWH and FLL, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWH to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric DWH→FLL IAH→FLL HOU→FLL
Distance from DWH – 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 5
Weekly flights 0 105 14
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 21m 2h 20m
Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Austin (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
978 mi / 1,573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m.
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

DWH–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance978 mi / 1,573 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 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 DWH to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 978 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, MIA, BNA, MSY, TPA, SAV, GCM, PDK, ATL, DAL, DFW, CLT, RDU, CMH, MDW, BWI, IAD, PVR, BOS, SNA, SLC, LAS, SAN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from FLL to DWH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DWH to FLL

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to FLL ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 978 miles (1,573 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 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 Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).