Fort Lauderdale to Houston (FLL–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–IAH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 964 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 174 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, AV, EK, NH, NZ | 40 | 738, 739, 7M8, B38M | 2h50-3h14 | Star Alliance | AD, AV, EK, NH, NZ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 3h03 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h49-2h54 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→IAH | OPF→IAH | MIA→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | – | 228 |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 16m | 2h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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).
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
FLL–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to IAH
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to IAH ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 964 miles (1,552 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
174 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).