West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale (PBI–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
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West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 42 mi 0h 24m nonstop 138 1-stop hubs

PBI–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 42 miles in approximately 0h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PBI Routes FLL Routes PBI Live Flights FLL Live Flights PBI Delays FLL Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PBI–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 20h11 21% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 0h51 21% – –
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 21% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (1 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PBI to FLL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
138
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
OPF ~2h 2m TMB ~2h 19m APF ~2h 20m VRB ~2h 39m PIE ~2h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,858
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
PBI → FLL
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
64%
Return
FLL → PBI
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric PBI→FLL OPF→FLL MIA→FLL
Distance from PBI – 55 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 3
Weekly flights 3 – 1
Flight time 0h 24m 0h 12m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 21% – –
Miami (OPF) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Miami (MIA) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Vero Beach (VRB) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI 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 West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
42 mi / 68 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m to 20h 11m.
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

PBI–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance42 mi / 68 km
Flight time0h 24m to 20h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections138 hubs
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 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 PBI to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 0h 24m to 20h 11m. The route covers 42 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PBI to FLL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, TMB, APF, VRB, PIE, RSW, SFB, NAS, ISM, TPA, MTH, SSI, GHB, BQK, ASD, JAX, MSY, SAV, DSI, PDK, BHM, ILM, PLS, TYS, CHA, GSO, MEM, SGR, HOU, SJO, SDF, LEX, BLM, FRG, CMH, AGC, FDK, OXC, SUS, IND, CGF, DPA, CAK, ABE, MMU, SJU, AXA, TTN, ILG, FWA, PTK, UES, BED, TUL, PWK, MDW, BUF, FNT, PNE, AUA, MKE, MKC, SYR, STT, SAT, YHM, MHT, DSM, AUS, SBN, STP, ELP, BVY, APA, EGE, RDU, ASE, PGD, RIL, JAC, SUN, BZN, VNY, SNA, SLC, BUR, SAN, SJC, RNO, NUQ, STS, SFO, OAK, MCO, YVR, PHX, CLE, ATL, HPN, BNA, STL, CLT, CHS, LTN, BDL, IAH, PHL, ISP, PVD, JFK, BWI, BOS, AVL, ORF, CVG, RIC, EWR, DFW, DCA, DTW, IAD, LGA, DEN, ORD, MHH, DAL, MSP, PIT, YYZ, YUL, LAX, ELH, TEB, ACY, LAS, GRR, HVN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and VRB. 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 PBI to FLL

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PBI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to FLL ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes to 20 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 42 miles (68 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and Vero Beach (VRB).