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

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Fort Lauderdale to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
948 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind

FLL–EFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → EFD
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
EFD → FLL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Ellington Airport.
Metric FLL→EFD MIA→EFD
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Ellington Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
948 mi / 1,526 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m 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).

FLL–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Houston route.
Route details
Distance948 mi / 1,526 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: EFD
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Ellington Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 948 miles.
Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from EFD to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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 EFD

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to EFD is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 948 miles (1,526 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).