Fort Lauderdale to Decatur (FLL–DEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FLL Airport Page →
1,075 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 6h 25m AAACAD → UA Chicago (ORD) to Decatur flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Decatur
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,075 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

FLL–DEC had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,075 miles in 1h 33m.

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All flights from Decatur (DEC) Decatur to Fort Lauderdale flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FLL–DEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → DEC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
DEC → FLL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Decatur is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · DEC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Decatur.
Distance & Flight Time
1,075 mi / 1,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

FLL–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Decatur route.
Route details
Distance1,075 mi / 1,731 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to DEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Decatur Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,075 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FLL to DEC: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Decatur is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from DEC to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 DEC

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Decatur Airport (DEC) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FLL to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to DEC is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,075 miles (1,731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.