New York to Fort Lauderdale (JFK–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,071 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD, AT, EI, FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 47 | 320, 321, BCS3 | 3h-3h21 | – | AD, AT, EI, FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS | 28 | 739 | 2h51-3h10 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from New York
| Metric | JFK→FLL | LGA→FLL | TEB→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Weekly flights | 372 | 142 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 39m | 2h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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.
JFK–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to FLL
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 372 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to FLL is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km). There are approximately 372 weekly flights outbound and 435 return, totaling 807 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).