Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte (FLL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 7m. Beyond nonstop, 220 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 76 | 321, 738 | 2h07-2h26 | Oneworld | BA | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 11 | 320, A20N, A21N | 2h10-2h14 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32N | 2h17 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 3 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | – | 246 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 38m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
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, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to CLT ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,019 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
220 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).