Fort Lauderdale to Washington (FLL–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–DCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 28 | BCS3 | 2h27-2h35 | – | AD | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 22 | 319 | 2h17-3h25 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737 | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→DCA | MIA→DCA | PBI→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 192 | 58 |
| Flight time | 2h 17m | 2h 27m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
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).
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
FLL–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to DCA
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to DCA ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,450 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).