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.
1 Flights/wk 844 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and LCH, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
CLT ~5h 34m TYS ~6h 34m IAD ~6h 35m SCF ~8h 6m DFW ~15h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
171
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → LCH
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
LCH → FLL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Know before you go

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).

Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FLL to LCH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT, TYS, IAD, SCF, DFW and IAH. 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.
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). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CLT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.