Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera (FLL–ELH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AJ421
AJ Aero Contractors
PA2
8:00 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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TJ6400
TJ Tradewind
PL2
8:25 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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TJ6402
TJ Tradewind
PL2
12:00 PM
EDT
1:08 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UP172
UP Bahamasair
AT4
2:15 PM
EDT T1
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TJ6404
TJ Tradewind
PL2
3:15 PM
EDT
4:23 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AJ422
AJ Aero Contractors
PA2
10:00 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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TJ6401
TJ Tradewind
PL2
10:05 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UP171
UP Bahamasair
AT4
11:40 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TJ259
TJ Tradewind
PC12
1:18 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
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TJ6403
TJ Tradewind
PL2
1:25 PM
EDT
2:31 PM
EDT
1h 6m
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Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera
4 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 220 mi 1h 8m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

FLL–ELH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Tradewind Aviation, Aero Contractors and Bahamasair lead the route. The flight covers 220 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–ELH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 10 PL2 1h08 100%
AJ Aero Contractors 7 PA2 1h30 100%
UP Bahamasair 2 AT4 1h20 100%
FTO FTO 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – UP
PA2 Piper PA-31 Navajo – AJ
PL2 Pilatus PC-12 – TJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AJ + FTO + TJ + UP (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to ELH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to ELH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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.

Other ways to reach North Eleuthera from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to North Eleuthera Airport.
Metric FLL→ELH OPF→ELH MIA→ELH
Distance from FLL 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 4
Weekly flights 19 35
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 49m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to North Eleuthera Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
North Eleuthera is 0 hours the same as Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · ELH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in North Eleuthera.
Distance & Flight Time
220 mi / 354 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 30m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Bahamas visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. All visitors must complete a Bahamas Travel Health Visa form online before arrival.

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–ELH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera route.
Route details
Distance220 mi / 354 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: ELH
IATA / ICAOELH / MYEH
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to ELH flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to North Eleuthera Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 30m. The route covers 220 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aero Contractors, FTO, Tradewind Aviation and Bahamasair.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from FLL to ELH. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, VRB, MHH, MCO, FMY, GHB, SUA, UST, TPA, PLS, CHS, IAD, CMH, DAL, AUS, ORF, BWI, BNA, IND, AXA, YYZ, STL, SXM, MKE, NAS, ATL, CLT and RSD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ELH to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, 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 ELH

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) are connected by nonstop service from Aero Contractors, FTO, Tradewind Aviation and Bahamasair. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to ELH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to ELH ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 220 miles (354 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).