Columbus to Fort Lauderdale (LCK–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 24m CX AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SAV Savannah 21h 44m G4 MX Savannah (SAV) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 25h 19m G4 MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
EYW Key West ~5h 14m G4 MTN Key West (EYW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 963 mi 2h 39m nonstop

LCK–FLL had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 963 miles in 2h 39m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LCK–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1
SGX SGX 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + SGX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LCK → FLL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
FLL → LCK
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric LCK→FLL CMH→FLL DAY→FLL
Distance from LCK 13 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 15 1
Weekly flights 12
Flight time 2h 39m 2h 30m 3h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of LCK with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Columbus.
LCK: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m gate to gate.
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.

LCK–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,550 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCK to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LCK to FLL: Allegiant Air, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Savannah Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FLL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from FLL to LCK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, DAY and LUK. 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 LCK to FLL

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LCK to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to FLL is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,550 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Savannah Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).