Fort Lauderdale to Dulles (FLL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FLL–IAD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 2h31 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, CM, SN | 7 | 7M9 | 2h29 | Star Alliance | AD, CM, SN | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→IAD | OPF→IAD | MIA→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 30 | 27 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 12m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
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).
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
FLL–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to IAD
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to IAD is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,453 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Jacksonville and Richmond. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).