Lake City to Fort Lauderdale (LCQ–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lake City to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 320 mi 1h 6m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

LCQ–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 320 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCQ–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCQ to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
EWR ~6h 45m ORD ~7h 29m DEN ~9h 46m IAH ~14h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LCQ → FLL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
FLL → LCQ
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
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 City

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric LCQ→FLL JAX→FLL BQK→FLL
Distance from LCQ – 57 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 0 19 1
Flight time 1h 6m 1h 16m 1h 20m
Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Brunswick (BQK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Tallahassee (TLH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCQ with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake City, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
320 mi / 515 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
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

LCQ–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake City to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance320 mi / 515 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LCQ
Full nameLake City Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation201 ft / 61 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 LCQ to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake City Gateway Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 6m. The route covers 320 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, ORD, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, BQK and TLH. 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 LCQ to FLL

Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue.

LCQ to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCQ to FLL ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 320 miles (515 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Brunswick (BQK) and Tallahassee (TLH).