Houston to Fort Lauderdale (HOU–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HOU–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 189 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Houston
| Metric | HOU→FLL | IAH→FLL | LCH→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 105 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 21m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
HOU–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to FLL
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HOU to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to FLL ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
189 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FMY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Lake Charles (LCH) and Austin (AUS).