Dulles to Fort Lauderdale (IAD–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 171 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 19 | 739, 7M9 | 2h24-2h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 738, B39M | 2h51-2h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AD Azul | 2 | 739 | 2h53 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→FLL | DCA→FLL | BWI→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 77 | 115 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to FLL
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to FLL ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,453 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
171 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).