Gary to Fort Lauderdale (GYY–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Gary to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,151 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GYY 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 GYY to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
6
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Gary

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric GYY→FLL MDW→FLL ORD→FLL
Distance from GYY – 21 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 15
Weekly flights 1 23 196
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 19m 3h 3m
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · South Bend (SBN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of GYY with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Gary.
GYY: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gary, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m.
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

GYY–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gary to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: GYY
Full nameGary Chicago International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYY / KGYY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation591 ft / 180 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 GYY to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Gary Chicago International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 19m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GYY to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, PWK, IND, BNA, SDF, CMH, MIA, IAD, CXO, OMA, ALB, AUS, BOS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Gary.
Yes, return flights from FLL to GYY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, ORD and SBN. 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 GYY to FLL

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GYY to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GYY to FLL ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD) and South Bend (SBN).