Fort Lauderdale to Houston (FLL–DWH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 978 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and DWH, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to DWH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Metric FLL→DWH MIA→DWH PBI→DWH
Distance from FLL – 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 42m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Miami (MIA) to Houston flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
978 mi / 1,573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m.
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–DWH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Houston route.
Route details
Distance978 mi / 1,573 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DWH
Full nameDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to DWH flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport take approximately 2h 42m. The route covers 978 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FLL to DWH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, FXE, PNS, MSY, SRQ, AUS, DAL, MEM, ATL, CLT, SDF, TUL, CMH, BNA, IAD, MDW, TUS, SNA, LAS, SAN, BUR, OAK, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from DWH to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DWH

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to DWH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to DWH ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 978 miles (1,573 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).