Fort Lauderdale to Santiago (FLL–STI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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763 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
B61449
B6 JetBlue
320
6:04 AM
EDT T3
8:00 AM
AST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK633
NK Spirit
321
3:19 PM
EDT T4
5:22 PM
AST
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1705
NK Spirit
320
11:53 PM
EDT T4
1:49 AM+1
AST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1706
NK Spirit
320
2:46 AM
AST
5:00 AM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61450
B6 JetBlue
320
9:13 AM
AST
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK632
NK Spirit
32B
6:27 PM
AST
8:47 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Santiago
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 763 mi 1h 56m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

FLL–STI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 763 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–STI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 14 320, 321 1h56-2h03 34%
B6 JetBlue 7 320 1h56 34%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6, NK
321 Airbus A321 – NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK (21 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 STI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to STI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
565
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → STI
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
STI → FLL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Santiago from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Cibao International Airport.
Metric FLL→STI MIA→STI
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 21
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 34%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Cibao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
763 mi / 1,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 3m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

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–STI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance763 mi / 1,227 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: STI
IATA / ICAOSTI / MDST
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation565 ft / 172 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to STI flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Cibao International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 3m. The route covers 763 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from FLL to STI. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BQN, PLS, POS, MAD, MCO, SJU, JFK, EWR, MIA, BOS and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STI to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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 STI

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Cibao International Airport (STI) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to STI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to STI ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 763 miles (1,227 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).