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

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1,064 mi airlines 61/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD7098cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
B38M
10:00 AM
EDT T1
12:56 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA2067
UA United
738
10:00 AM
EDT T1
12:56 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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F93735
F9 Frontier
A21N
10:10 AM
EDT
1:14 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7013
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
738
2:13 PM
EDT T1
5:09 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA2378+2
UA United
738
2:40 PM
EDT T1
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7005cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
738
2:40 PM
EDT T1
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 56m
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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F91045
F9 Frontier
32N
8:52 PM
EDT
11:55 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AD7027
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
738
9:03 PM
EDT T1
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA2725
UA United
738
9:03 PM
EDT T1
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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F93736
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:15 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA715+1
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AD7034cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
738
7:00 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AD7000cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
9:06 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA1299+1
UA United
B39M
9:58 AM
EDT
12:51 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AD7013
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
738
11:00 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F93452
F9 Frontier
A21N
4:31 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA2724
UA United
738
5:05 PM
EDT
8:01 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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F94258
F9 Frontier
321
7:38 PM
EDT
10:41 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland
3 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 1,064 mi 2h 11m nonstop 123 1-stop hubs

FLL–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,064 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 123 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
UA United Airlines Also: AD 20 738 2h56 89% Star Alliance AD
F9 Frontier 18 20N, 32N, A21N 3h03-3h09 89%
NK Spirit Airlines 4 89%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AD, UA
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK (22 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 48%)
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
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,488
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 Cleveland from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric FLL→CLE OPF→CLE MIA→CLE
Distance from FLL 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 8
Weekly flights 61 1 37
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 21m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 89%
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 11m 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 11m to 3h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights61 out / 57 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 11m to 3h 9m. The route covers 1,064 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CLE. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, CGF, SVH, AGS, VRB, DAN, CHO, ROA, SAV, FMY, PDK, ORL, SUA, MCN, HHH, GPT, AGC, APF, MLB, CHS, PHF, MTN, PTK, CMH, YIP, LEX, RSW, YXU, ILM, SDF, TEB, MKC, OGB, SRQ, PNE, IND, NAS, BUF, EYW, PIT, SUS, MMU, ABE, SYR, DPA, JVL, MEM, BED, HPN, TTN, ISP, CVG, YHM, DAL, ALB, ATW, BDL, NEW, PLS, HOU, HVN, OMA, YQB, MSY, BGR, STP, CID, AUS, MKE, PWA, YHZ, PBG, LNK, FSD, EGE, PSM, YWG, SJU, ABQ, ANU, PSP, STL, VNY, SNA, SJC, YYZ, YVR, PUJ, RDU, TPA, DCA, ATL, MCI, BWI, MSP, BOS, SFO, CLT, ORD, JFK, EWR, DFW, PHL, BNA, MAD, MCO, DTW, LGA, NCE, MYR, IAH, IAD, MDW, YUL, LAS, DEN, SEA, PHX, LAX, CUN, GRR, SLC and HND. 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 OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 61 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 11 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,713 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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