Lake Charles to Fort Lauderdale (LCH–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lake Charles to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 844 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LCH and FLL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCH to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
BNA ~4h 21m MDW ~6h 20m IAD ~6h 33m DFW ~16h 48m IAH ~18h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LCH → FLL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
FLL → LCH
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric LCH→FLL LFT→FLL IAH→FLL
Distance from LCH – 74 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 6
Weekly flights 1 1 119
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 46m 2h 20m
Lafayette (LFT) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCH 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 Lake Charles.
LCH: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m.
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

LCH–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCH to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 39m. The route covers 844 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LCH to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, MDW, IAD, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Lake Charles.
Yes, return flights from FLL to LCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, IAH and HOU. 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 LCH to FLL

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCH to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCH to FLL ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).