Fort Lauderdale to Columbus (FLL–LCK) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MYR Myrtle Beach 9h 14m MX → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 21h 11m MX → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
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Fort Lauderdale to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 963 mi 2h 40m nonstop

FLL–LCK had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 963 miles in 2h 40m.

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All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Fort Lauderdale flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FLL–LCK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MYR ~9h 14m SAV ~21h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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 → LCK
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
LCK → FLL
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric FLL→LCK OPF→LCK MIA→LCK
Distance from FLL – 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 5m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Miami (OPF) to Columbus flights · Miami (MIA) to Columbus flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · LCK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,550 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FLL to LCK: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Myrtle Beach and Savannah Hilton Head.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LCK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LCK to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 LCK

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FLL to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to LCK is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,550 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Myrtle Beach and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).