Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh/Durham (FLL–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FLL–RDU is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 682 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 21 | 223, 320 | 2h05-2h09 | – | AD | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 2h12 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A21N | 2h19 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | 7M8, 7S7 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→RDU | OPF→RDU | MIA→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 7 | 19 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | 1 | 142 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 1h 54m | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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).
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
FLL–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to RDU
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines, Air France, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to RDU is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 682 miles (1,098 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Tampa and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).