Fort Lauderdale to Lake Charles (FLL–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
844 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and LCH, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
167
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Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Metric FLL→LCH MIA→LCH
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
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).

FLL–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LCH
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 844 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CLT, IAD, TYS, SCF, SJD, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from LCH to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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 LCH

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to LCH ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).