Fort Lauderdale to Detroit (FLL–DTW) — 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–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 33 | 321 | 2h59-3h16 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 32B | 2h55-3h03 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→DTW | OPF→DTW | MIA→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | – | 80 |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 2h 33m | 3h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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).
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
FLL–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to DTW
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to DTW is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Orlando and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).