Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (LAX–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–FLL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Azul and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,339 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 49 | 321, 32S | 4h44-5h12 | – | – | |
| AD Azul | 28 | 321, 32S | 4h46-4h51 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 32Q | 4h33-4h45 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 32Q | 4h47 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→FLL | BUR→FLL | SNA→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 4h 26m | 4h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 46% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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.
LAX–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to FLL
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Azul, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to FLL ranges from 4 hours 33 minutes to 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,339 miles (3,763 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).