Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland (FLL–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,064 mi airlines 68/wk
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UA234
UA United
7M8
10:00 AM
EDT T1
12:56 PM
EDT
2h 56m
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UA1742
UA United
B38M
10:15 AM
EDT T1
1:14 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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F93735
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:40 PM
EDT
3:48 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AD7098
AD Azul
739
2:16 PM
EDT T1
5:13 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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NK3112
NK Spirit
320
2:27 PM
EDT T4
5:13 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AD7005
AD Azul
738
2:28 PM
EDT T1
5:27 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA2378
UA United
738
2:35 PM
EDT T1
5:34 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AD7013
AD Azul
738
2:35 PM
EDT T1
5:34 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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F93451
F9 Frontier
20N
7:28 PM
EDT
10:37 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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F94257
F9 Frontier
32N
8:25 PM
EDT
11:28 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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F91045
F9 Frontier
32N
10:41 PM
EDT
1:42 AM+1
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA715
UA United
738
7:00 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AD7034
AD Azul
738
7:15 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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F93736
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:34 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA1299
UA United
7M8
9:12 AM
EDT
12:12 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AD7000
AD Azul
B38M
9:17 AM
EDT
12:17 PM
EDT
3h
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F93452
F9 Frontier
32N
4:34 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WN8503
WN Southwest
737
5:55 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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NK3113
NK Spirit
32S
6:31 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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F94258
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:45 PM
EDT
9:46 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland
4 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 1,064 mi 2h 46m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

FLL–CLE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 1,064 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 23 20N, 32N, A21N 3h01-3h09 35%
UA United Airlines 20 738, 7M8, B38M 2h56-2h59 35% Star Alliance
AD Azul 18 738, 739 2h57-2h59 35%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 2h46 35%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
320 Airbus A320 – NK
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AD, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AD
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
A21NF9
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + F9 + NK (48 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to CLE direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,616
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → CLE
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
47%
Return
CLE → FLL
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric FLL→CLE MIA→CLE PBI→CLE
Distance from FLL 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 2
Weekly flights 68 40 3
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 4m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,064 mi / 1,713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m to 3h 9m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance1,064 mi / 1,713 km
Flight time2h 46m to 3h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights68 out / 57 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 2h 46m to 3h 9m. The route covers 1,064 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CLE. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, AGS, PDK, MLB, BCT, ROA, APF, ORL, FMY, VRB, HHH, CMH, AGC, MTN, LEX, CHS, RSW, PTK, SRQ, PNE, TEB, MMU, NAS, SDF, IND, YHM, SYR, NEW, MEM, TTN, HPN, MKE, DAL, ALB, MSY, HOU, CID, FSD, EGE, SNA, STL, CUN, DCA, MAD, PIT, ATL, BWI, CLT, BOS, MCO, EWR, IAD, RDU, MSP, JFK, DFW, PHL, TPA, ORD, DTW, BNA, IAH, SFO, LGA, MDW, YYZ, SLC, PHX, LAX, DEN, LAS, MIA, GRR, PUJ, HND and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, PBI and RSW. 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 FLL to CLE

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FLL to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to CLE ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,713 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).