Fort Lauderdale to Detroit (FLL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 129 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 69 | 321, 32Q, 739, 753 | 2h49-3h15 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 32B | 3h | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 145 | 1 | 102 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 2h 33m | 3h |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
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, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 145 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to DTW ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 145 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 251 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
129 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).