Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale (GVL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 608 mi 2h 4m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GVL and FLL, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVL to FLL.
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One-Stop Connections
14
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~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric GVL→FLL PDK→FLL ATL→FLL
Distance from GVL – 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 14
Weekly flights 1 2 352
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 26m 1h 35m
Atlanta (PDK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
608 mi / 978 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

GVL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance608 mi / 978 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: GVL
Full nameLee Gilmer Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOGVL / KGVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 4m. The route covers 608 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GVL to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, PDK, CRG, TYS, MCO, RDU, BNA, MIA, MEM, IAD, PLS, SAT, DFW and SXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to GVL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, ATL and CHA. 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 GVL to FLL

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GVL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVL to FLL ranges from 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 608 miles (978 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).