Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles (FLL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,339 miles in approximately 5h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 175 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD, HA, SQ | 50 | 321, 32S | 5h40-6h07 | – | AD, HA, SQ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 32Q | 5h48 | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 6 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→LAX | OPF→LAX | MIA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 27 |
| Weekly flights | 114 | 2 | 455 |
| Flight time | 5h 39m | 5h 11m | 5h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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).
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
FLL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to LAX
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and TWY. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to LAX ranges from 5 hours 39 minutes to 6 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,339 miles (3,763 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 103 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
175 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).