Raleigh/Durham to Fort Lauderdale (RDU–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–FLL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 682 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 12 | 320 | 2h08-2h12 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 11 | 320, 32B | 2h04-2h20 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h-2h07 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 320 | 3h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AD Azul | 5 | BCS3 | 2h12 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→FLL | GSO→FLL | USA→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | – | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 42m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
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.
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.
RDU–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to FLL
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to FLL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 682 miles (1,098 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).