Newark to Fort Lauderdale (EWR–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,067 mi airlines 282/wk
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Flight Schedule 99 flights Verified 8h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
B61505+3
B6 JetBlue
223
6:00 AM
EDT TA
8:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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NK845
NK Spirit
32Q
6:00 AM
EDT TB
9:01 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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FI7831cs
FI Icelandair
223
6:00 AM
EDT TA
8:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7389
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
6:00 AM
EDT TA
8:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LO5931cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
6:00 AM
EDT TA
9:08 AM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AD7387
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:04 AM
EDT TA
9:05 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AD7364
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:04 AM
EDT TA
9:05 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA1364+1
UA United
739
7:00 AM
EDT TC
10:05 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3066cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT TA
10:05 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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TP4291cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
320
7:00 AM
EDT TA
10:00 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA2444+2
UA United
739
8:02 AM
EDT TC
11:07 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AC3069cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
8:30 AM
EDT TA
11:35 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3052cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
10:10 AM
EDT TA
1:16 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA8166
UA United
739
10:11 AM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA2266+2
UA United
739
10:11 AM
EDT TA
1:11 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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NK2062
NK Spirit
320
10:25 AM
EDT TB
1:31 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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SQ1574cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
10:45 AM
EDT TA
1:55 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AD7391
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
11:00 AM
EDT TA
2:11 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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B62405+1
B6 JetBlue
223
11:00 AM
EDT TA
2:11 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AD7087cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
11:10 AM
EDT TC
2:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA677+4
UA United
739
11:10 AM
EDT TA
2:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3077cs
AC Air Canada
739
11:37 AM
EDT TA
2:37 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6105
B6 JetBlue
320
12:30 PM
EDT TA
3:30 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA651
UA United
7M8
1:30 PM
EDT TC
4:40 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AD7375
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
1:30 PM
EDT TA
4:30 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7094cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
1:35 PM
EDT TC
4:36 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AC3068cs
AC Air Canada
739
1:35 PM
EDT TA
4:36 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA370+2
UA United
739
1:35 PM
EDT TA
4:36 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK997
NK Spirit
320
2:57 PM
EDT TB
5:58 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7049cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:25 PM
EDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AC3055cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
3:25 PM
EDT TA
6:32 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA1316+1
UA United
7M9
3:25 PM
EDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA1219+3
UA United
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT TC
6:37 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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NK2562
NK Spirit
32B
4:05 PM
EDT TB
7:06 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7092cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
752
4:25 PM
EDT TC
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3067+3
AC Air Canada
752
4:25 PM
EDT TC
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8885cs
SN Lynx Air
752
4:25 PM
EDT TC
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7002+2
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
4:47 PM
EDT TC
7:54 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA765
UA United
739
4:47 PM
EDT TA
7:54 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA1324
UA United
7M9
5:30 PM
EDT TC
8:48 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AC3065cs
AC Air Canada
739
6:20 PM
EDT TA
9:32 PM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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B6605+3
B6 JetBlue
320
6:30 PM
EDT TA
9:39 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AD7365
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:30 PM
EDT TA
9:39 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AD7645
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:45 PM
EDT TA
9:54 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA573
UA United
739
6:47 PM
EDT TC
9:59 PM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AC3056+1
AC Air Canada
B39M
8:01 PM
EDT TA
11:13 PM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA1423
UA United
739
8:44 PM
EDT TC
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7001+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M8
8:45 PM
EDT TC
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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B6705
B6 JetBlue
320
8:57 PM
EDT TA
11:49 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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NK990
NK Spirit
320
6:05 AM
EDT T4
9:04 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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NK2061
NK Spirit
320
6:30 AM
EDT T4
9:29 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA2603+2
UA United
739
6:55 AM
EDT T1
9:59 AM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2330+3
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT T1
10:07 AM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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FI7934cs
FI Icelandair
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT T3
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AC3100cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT T1
10:04 AM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AD7610cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
7:00 AM
EDT T3
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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B62406+3
B6 JetBlue
223
7:00 AM
EDT T3
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3112cs
AC Air Canada
739
8:00 AM
EDT T1
11:06 AM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA1127
UA United
7M8
8:00 AM
EDT T1
11:06 AM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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LO5918cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
8:02 AM
EDT T3
11:00 AM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AD7001+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M8
8:15 AM
EDT T1
11:21 AM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA1832
UA United
739
8:41 AM
EDT T1
11:50 AM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA1640
UA United
739
8:55 AM
EDT T1
11:59 AM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7012+2
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
9:12 AM
EDT T1
12:18 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3092+3
AC Air Canada
7M9
9:20 AM
EDT T1
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7901+3
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
9:20 AM
EDT T1
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AD7638
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
9:29 AM
EDT T3
12:31 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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B6306
B6 JetBlue
320
9:29 AM
EDT T3
12:31 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AD7902cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
11:17 AM
EDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AC3111cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
11:17 AM
EDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA210+2
UA United
739
11:20 AM
EDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7936cs
FI Icelandair
320
11:25 AM
EDT T3
2:28 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7375
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
11:25 AM
EDT T3
2:28 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1057+3
UA United
7M9
12:00 PM
EDT T1
3:03 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA1611
UA United
739
12:20 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LO5920+1
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
12:22 PM
EDT T3
3:29 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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B6506+1
B6 JetBlue
320
12:24 PM
EDT T3
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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SN8860cs
SN Lynx Air
7M9
12:41 PM
EDT T1
3:51 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AC3102cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
12:41 PM
EDT T1
3:51 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AD7904cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
12:41 PM
EDT T1
3:51 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA1795+2
UA United
739
2:23 PM
EDT T1
5:30 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AC3099cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
2:35 PM
EDT T1
5:44 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AD7021cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
2:35 PM
EDT T1
5:44 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA1626
UA United
739
3:48 PM
EDT T1
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3114+3
AC Air Canada
7M8
4:38 PM
EDT T1
7:44 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7002cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M8
4:38 PM
EDT T1
7:44 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA2398+2
UA United
B38M
4:44 PM
EDT T1
7:50 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA1102
UA United
7M9
4:55 PM
EDT T1
8:00 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6106+2
B6 JetBlue
320
4:56 PM
EDT T3
7:58 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AD7383
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
4:56 PM
EDT T3
7:58 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AC3091cs
AC Air Canada
739
5:48 PM
EDT T1
8:58 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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TP4292cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
320
5:50 PM
EDT T3
8:52 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA279+2
UA United
B39M
5:55 PM
EDT T1
9:00 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6706+2
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
8:00 PM
EDT T3
10:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AD7643cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
BCS3
8:00 PM
EDT T3
10:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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SQ1545cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
8:00 PM
EDT T3
10:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA283+1
UA United
752
8:35 PM
EDT T1
11:44 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AC3113cs
AC Air Canada
752
8:35 PM
EDT T1
11:44 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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NK2563
NK Spirit
32B
8:45 PM
EDT T4
11:47 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Newark to Fort Lauderdale
5 carriers, 282 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 282 Flights/wk 1,067 mi 2h 52m nonstop 182 1-stop hubs

EWR–FLL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,067 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 182 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AD, SN 82 739, 7M8, 7M9 3h-3h18 89% Star Alliance AC, AD, SN
B6 JetBlue Also: AD, FI, LO, SQ, TP 31 223, 320 2h52-3h11 89% AD, FI, LO, SQ, TP
NK Spirit Airlines 18 320, 32B, 32Q 3h01-3h06 89%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 89% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 89%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AD, B6, FI
320 Airbus A320 – AD, B6, LO, NK, SQ, TP
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
32Q Airbus A321neo – NK
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, AD, UA
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, AD, SN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AD, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AD, UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (82 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK + SY (49 flights/wk, 37%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to FLL direction.
Mon
38
flights
Tue
38
flights
Wed
42
flights
Thu
39
flights
Fri
39
flights
Sat
44
flights
Sun
42
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
49
Nonstop flights
282
Outbound / wk
315
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
182
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,318
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric EWR→FLL TEB→FLL LGA→FLL
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 18 6
Weekly flights 282 4 191
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 22m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Newark.
EWR: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,067 mi / 1,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 18m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

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.

EWR–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,067 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights282 out / 315 return
1-stop connections182 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 52m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,067 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 282 nonstop flights per week from EWR to FLL. The return direction has about 315 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, SUA, OPF, AIK, APF, ADW, ISM, FDK, CHO, BED, FRG, BWI, SSI, TTN, FTY, UST, FOK, INT, OSU, ACY, HHH, HVN, ILG, JAX, YNG, LUK, LCQ, GSO, PDK, LCK, CGF, SRQ, LEX, AGS, BDL, MTH, BMG, MKG, TUL, MIA, PVD, YHM, ROC, BDA, FTW, PWK, ICT, PWM, GCM, JVL, LGA, BGR, CID, SGR, MKE, HOU, JFK, DSM, OMA, MTY, PLS, YHZ, MBJ, LBB, BZE, MKC, AXA, RIL, POP, SKB, ASE, YWG, CAE, ANU, TLC, SAL, PUJ, EGE, MEX, GDL, CHS, PNS, HDN, LIR, BFI, JAC, SXM, TUS, POS, BZN, PVR, CUN, CUR, SJD, STT, ONT, SJC, AUA, RSW, SNA, YYC, MCO, PDX, YVR, IAD, LIM, PDL, ATL, KEF, LTN, SNN, BUF, TYS, DAL, STN, LBG, PIT, MSP, ORD, RIC, SAN, GLA, BOS, DTW, DCA, LIN, RDU, CLT, TPA, STI, CLE, STL, CPH, YYZ, PHL, YOW, GRR, NCE, ILM, CVG, SJU, CMH, MSY, YUL, YQB, BNA, SAV, SYR, MYR, BOG, IAH, AVL, ORF, SDF, MEM, IND, CHA, GSP, MCI, DFW, AUS, SDQ, BQN, SLC, GUA, SAP, LAS, MDW, SJO, DEN, LAX, NAS, SAT, SFO, PTY, TLV, EYW, PHX, SEA, JWN, MDE and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Spirit Airlines is based at FLL and frequently offers the lowest base fares on EWR-FLL. JetBlue, United, and Frontier also serve the route with competitive pricing. Spirit's unbundled fare model means total cost depends heavily on bag fees and seat selection, so comparing total-trip costs is more informative than comparing base fares alone.
EWR is closest to New Jersey travelers and Midtown west-side Manhattan residents. JFK serves more South Florida destinations and has higher frequency to Miami (MIA), while Fort Lauderdale sees strong budget-carrier service from all three New York area airports. Compare by where you're starting. All three airports have nonstops to FLL.
Newark Liberty is susceptible to fog from Newark Bay and the adjacent marshlands, which can reduce visibility to IFR minimums and slow arrival rates. This is distinct from JFK and LGA weather patterns. EWR also sits within the congested New York TRACON, so ground delay programs affect all three New York airports simultaneously during weather events.

Newark to Fort Lauderdale Service

EWR-FLL connects United's primary New York hub with South Florida's second major airport, 1,080 miles to the south. Five airlines serve roughly 269 weekly frequencies. The route has significant budget-carrier presence. Spirit is based at FLL and competes aggressively with United and JetBlue. Block time is 3 hours southbound. Strong leisure demand drives high winter and holiday season pricing.

Demand Patterns and Operational Notes

Fort Lauderdale draws heavy leisure and visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic from the dense New York–New Jersey metro catchment, making EWR-FLL one of the more seasonally variable Florida corridors. January and February represent peak demand as Northeast residents seek warm weather. EWR's fog susceptibility and New York TRACON congestion make it prone to Ground Delay Programs that affect FLL departures independent of South Florida conditions.