Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte (FLL–CLT) — 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.
FLL–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 35 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h56-2h18 | Oneworld | BA | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 320 | 2h03-2h13 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 2h25 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→CLT | OPF→CLT | MIA→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 1 | 195 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h 28m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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).
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
FLL–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to CLT
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to CLT is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,019 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Tampa and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).