Fort Lauderdale to Newark (FLL–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FLL–EWR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,067 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AD, SN | 55 | 739, 7M9 | 2h56-3h | Star Alliance | AC, AD, SN | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD, FI, LO, SQ, TP | 28 | 320 | 2h56-3h01 | – | AD, FI, LO, SQ, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→EWR | OPF→EWR | MIA→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| Weekly flights | 259 | 1 | 158 |
| Flight time | 2h 59m | 2h 52m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
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).
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
FLL–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Lauderdale to Newark
The FLL–EWR route is one of Spirit Airlines' core domestic corridors, linking Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, the Southeast's major ultra-low-cost hub, with Newark Liberty, the primary New York metro airport for New Jersey-based travelers. Five carriers maintain over 320 weekly departures on the 2-hour sector. Spirit's low base fares attract significant price-sensitive demand from the greater New York metro and the Florida snowbird market.
Airport Context and Ground Access
FLL is 30km north of Miami and draws passengers from Broward County and northern Miami-Dade. Its single active runway limits capacity and can create departure holds on busy afternoons. EWR's AirTrain connects to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines, providing rail access to Midtown Manhattan in roughly 45 minutes for $15–20. Ride-shares from EWR to Midtown cost $50–80 depending on traffic.