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

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WN2209
WN Southwest
738
5:30 AM
EDT T1
7:15 AM
CDT
2h 45m
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WN3435
WN Southwest
73H
5:40 PM
EDT T1
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 45m
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WN4487
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
EDT T1
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 45m
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WN3795
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT T4
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN954
WN Southwest
738
11:49 AM
CDT T4
3:19 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN1889
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT T4
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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Fort Lauderdale to Houston
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 955 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 200 1-stop hubs

FLL–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 200 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 14 738, 73H, 7M8 2h45 49% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 49% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
200
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,524
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 William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric FLL→HOU OPF→HOU MIA→HOU
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 10
Weekly flights 14 2 9
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 18m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 49% – –
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 45m.
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 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections200 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 45m. The route covers 955 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from FLL to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TCL, TYR, BHM, PIE, FXE, FMY, ISM, SSI, NEW, PBI, ORL, VNC, APF, BTR, CXO, MGM, MRK, DSI, PGD, CLL, RSW, SUA, LZU, UST, VRB, CRG, MLB, CMI, PDK, AGS, EYW, FTY, MTH, VPC, ADS, TCB, AIK, NAS, MHH, SRQ, AHN, GSP, BFM, CHA, LIT, CAE, GCM, GSO, SUS, JAX, USA, INT, NTR, ILM, LUK, MKC, RTB, OWB, MTY, FTW, GRR, CLT, CVG, XNA, LEX, PLS, LAF, CHO, TLH, SGF, PWA, LNK, JVL, PTK, TLC, OMA, ORF, PHF, POP, TUL, PWK, RST, TOL, SAL, SBN, POU, CLE, CID, MEM, DSM, TEB, IAD, APA, DAY, PHL, YYZ, PVR, CUN, EGE, ASE, YHM, LBB, ORD, ALB, HPN, TUS, BJC, GDL, UES, STP, MMU, BZE, SCF, FNL, EWR, MTJ, BED, CTG, SJD, BDA, STT, SYR, RIL, HDN, MKE, BOS, ELP, PVD, JAC, ACY, CMH, BGR, AXA, PSP, SNA, YUL, ABQ, SBA, OGD, VNY, YOW, YHU, SXM, BZN, ANU, APC, CLD, BGI, ONT, SJC, YYC, OAK, RNO, HWD, BUR, SFO, YVR, BFI, SJU, LIM, STL, BNA, SAV, DAL, DFW, MCO, TPA, MCI, IND, SJO, SAN, TYS, ATL, MSY, SAT, AUS, PNS, LTN, BWI, SDF, LIR, MAD, DCA, MDW, RDU, PIT, DEN, AVL, PHX, LGA, LAS, LAX, HVN, SLC, CHS, ACT, JWN, MSP, HCR and HND. 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.
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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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to HOU ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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