Fort Lauderdale to Port of Spain (FLL–POS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FLL–POS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Caribbean Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,629 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW Caribbean Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 3h47 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Port of Spain from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→POS | MIA→POS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 39 |
| Flight time | 3h 47m | 3h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · POS: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Port of Spain.
US passport holders enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad or A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago, immigration stamps your passport.
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island republic 11km off the coast of Venezuela. Trinidad is the larger, more urbanized island: Port of Spain hosts Carnival (the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), one of the Caribbean's biggest street festivals. Tobago is quieter, with reef diving at Speyside, the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere (Main Ridge Forest Reserve, established 1776), and beaches at Pigeon Point and Englishman's Bay. Caribbean Airlines operates the inter-island "air bridge" between POS and TAB (20 minutes, about 15 flights per day).
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Port of Spain run about 3 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to POS runs about 5 hours on JetBlue and Caribbean Airlines. Fort Lauderdale and Houston also have nonstop service. Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD), trading at roughly 6.80 TTD per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels and tourist businesses. ATMs are common. Card payments work at restaurants and shops. Maxi-taxis (minibuses color-coded by route) are the main public transport at TTD 4 to TTD 8 per ride. Water taxis connect Port of Spain to San Fernando (1 hour, TTD 15) along the western coast of Trinidad.
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–POS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to POS
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Piarco International Airport (POS) are connected by nonstop service from Caribbean Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to POS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to POS is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,629 miles (2,621 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Norman Manley, Miami and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).