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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G42142
G4 Allegiant
7M8
12:30 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4511
G4 Allegiant
7M8
8:37 PM
EDT
11:11 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4533
G4 Allegiant
B38M
8:37 PM
EDT
11:11 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4532
G4 Allegiant
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42141
G4 Allegiant
B38M
5:02 PM
EDT T1
7:47 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4516
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:02 PM
EDT T1
7:47 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 963 mi 2h 34m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

LCK–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCK–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 7M8, B38M 2h34-2h39
SGX SGX 0
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + SGX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LCK to FLL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
389
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.

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 2 10 1
Weekly flights 4 16 1
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 31m 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 34m to 2h 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.

LCK–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,550 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 2h 34m to 2h 39m. The route covers 963 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and SGX.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LCK to FLL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT, SRQ, MIA, SFB, PIE, PGD, RIC, JAX, DAY, MEM, SUS, MDW, ADS, BED, LRD, LAX, EYW, SAV, MYR and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and SGX. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LCK to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to FLL ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,550 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Dayton (DAY) and Cincinnati (LUK).