Fort Lauderdale to San Diego (FLL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS781+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:10 AM
EDT T1
10:04 AM
PDT
5h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS260+1
AS Alaska
7M9
3:34 PM
PDT T2
11:26 PM
EDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,265 mi 5h 54m nonstop -3h behind 108 1-stop hubs

FLL–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,265 miles in approximately 5h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 7M9 5h54 38% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,327
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric FLL→SAN OPF→SAN MIA→SAN
Distance from FLL 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 9
Weekly flights 7 76
Flight time 5h 54m 5h 5m 5h 23m
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,265 mi / 3,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 54m.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,265 mi / 3,644 km
Flight time5h 54m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections108 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 54m. The route covers 2,265 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FLL to SAN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, PSP, MKC, ORL, SRQ, SCF, SUA, BHM, FTW, APF, GYR, SGR, VNY, TUS, PGD, DWH, SSI, SBA, APA, BUR, PBI, AVL, GSP, PVR, EGE, GJT, OMA, CHS, RST, SAC, APC, SJD, SDF, GCM, JAC, CGF, SBN, TVC, ELP, BJC, RNO, HWD, HDN, STP, PWK, TUL, OGD, JAX, OAK, SUS, DAY, RIC, SJC, ABQ, BZN, SNA, MMU, TEB, BDL, HPN, BED, BFI, MKE, YVR, MSY, PDX, YYC, IAD, RDU, LAX, TPA, IAH, SFO, HOU, ATL, MSP, DEN, BNA, DAL, MCO, DFW, ORD, LAS, DTW, PIT, JFK, AUS, BWI, SLC, MDW, PHX, CLT, IND, ORF, MUC, PHL, MCI, BOS, EWR, SAT, STL, DCA, CMH, YUL, SEA, YYZ, PTY and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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.
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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 SAN

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to SAN ranges from 5 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,265 miles (3,644 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).