Madison to Fort Lauderdale (MSN–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSN and FLL. Nearest airports to MSN with scheduled service: Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 66 mi) · Appleton International Airport (ATW, 87 mi) · Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 108 mi)
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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 2m AA AAB6F9 Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DTW Detroit 5h 10m AFDLKE AFAMB6 Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAASAV AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
TPA Tampa 5h 42m MX B6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 54m AAQR AAADAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LGA New York 6h 26m AADL AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 39m AFAMDL DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DCA Washington 6h 41m AADL AAADB6 Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madison to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSN and FLL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,210
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
MSN → FLL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
72%
Return
FLL → MSN
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MSN→FLL RFD→FLL MKE→FLL
Distance from MSN 66 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 2 1
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
MSN: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.

MSN–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to FLL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD, MKE and ATW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Appleton (ATW).