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

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AS Alaska
7M8
8:59 AM
EDT T1
11:15 AM
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AS Alaska
7M8
2:37 PM
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10:30 PM
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Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,265 mi 5h 16m nonstop -3h behind 69 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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore FLL Routes SAN Routes FLL Live Flights SAN Live Flights FLL Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

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 7 7M8 5h16 33% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SCF ~6h 40m APF ~6h 43m SUA ~6h 48m BHM ~6h 54m SNA ~7h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,191
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 → SAN
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
84%
Return
SAN → FLL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric FLL→SAN MIA→SAN PBI→SAN
Distance from FLL – 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 7 52 2
Flight time 5h 16m 4h 47m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Miami (MIA) to San Diego flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to San Diego flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

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 16m.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,265 mi / 3,644 km
Flight time5h 16m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

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 16m. The route covers 2,265 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
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 SCF, APF, SUA, BHM, SNA, VNY, PGD, SGR, EGE, SDF, MKC, SAC, GSP, CGF, BJC, PVR, OAK, HDN, JAC, RDU, TEB, BFI, MCI, SAT, ELP, HOU, IAH, JFK, MCO, DFW, IAD, CMH, TPA, STL, ATL, DAL, PHX, AUS, DTW, LAX, BZN, YVR, DEN, SFO, MDW, BWI, SLC, ABQ, LAS, SEA, BNA, ORD, MSP, CLT, YYZ, BOS, IND, PHL, MUC, PDX, EWR, MSY, MKE, YYC, RNO, DCA, PTY, MIA and OMA. 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 MIA, PBI and PGD. 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 16 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

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