Manta to Fort Lauderdale (MEC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,867 mi airlines charter/private
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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 1 hub
PTY Tocumen 20h 51m CM → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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Manta to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,867 mi 4h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

MEC–FLL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEC to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
PTY ~20h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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
MEC → FLL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
FLL → MEC
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 Manta

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MEC→FLL GYE→FLL
Distance from MEC – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 12
Flight time 4h 8m 4h 25m
Guayaquil (GYE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEC 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 Manta.
MEC: -05 · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manta, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MEC–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manta to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEC
Full nameEloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEC to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,867 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Manta.
Nearby alternatives include GYE. 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 MEC to FLL

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEC to FLL is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guayaquil (GYE).