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

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Fort Lauderdale to Houston
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind 123 1-stop hubs

FLL–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore FLL Routes HOU Routes FLL Live Flights HOU Live Flights FLL Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 737, 73H, 7M8 2h45-3h 24% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to HOU direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
NEW ~3h 53m BTR ~3h 57m APF ~4h 0m BHM ~4h 1m OPF ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,565
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → HOU
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
Arriving
46%
Return
HOU → FLL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric FLL→HOU OPF→HOU MIA→HOU
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 29 1 16
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 36m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 24% – –
Miami (OPF) to Houston flights · Miami (MIA) to Houston flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
955 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m to 3h 0m.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Houston route.
Route details
Distance955 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 27m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 27m to 3h. The route covers 955 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from FLL to HOU. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, BTR, APF, BHM, OPF, SRQ, BCT, MRK, RSW, VRB, FMY, SUA, CXO, PDK, UST, EYW, LZU, TUL, LIT, GCM, TYS, CAE, SBN, PWA, ILM, LEX, GRR, CLT, GSP, MKC, USA, PLS, TLC, LUK, IAD, ORF, APA, PWK, BZE, SAL, TEB, YHM, CLE, MMU, PVR, EGE, YYZ, ASE, LBB, PHL, HPN, STP, BJC, MTJ, EWR, SCF, CTG, ALB, BOS, PSP, SYR, PVD, JAC, SXM, BGR, YUL, ORD, SNA, VNY, ANU, BUR, BGI, ONT, BZN, OAK, SFO, SAT, YVR, SJO, JAX, PIT, STL, MAD, CMH, DFW, MCO, MEM, TPA, MCI, SAV, ATL, MSY, BNA, BWI, LIR, AUS, RDU, DAL, ABQ, IND, ELP, DCA, MSP, SDF, PNS, PHX, MDW, CHS, LAS, OMA, CUN, LGA, SJU, LAX, DEN, SLC, MIA, NAS, HVN, SAN, FTW, ADS and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 HOU

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FLL to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to HOU ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).